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The Strait of Hormuz Oil Shock Is Now Heading West

The Strait of Hormuz Oil Shock Is Now Heading West

If the strait stays closed, the world will have to dramatically reduce its oil and gas consumption — but not before prices spike to a level that forces us to fly, drive and spend much less.

March 29, 2026

March 29, 2026

The Strait of Hormuz Oil Shock Is Now Heading West

If the strait stays closed, the world will have to dramatically reduce its oil and gas consumption — but not before prices spike to a level that forces us to fly, drive and spend much less.

The Strait of Hormuz Oil Shock Is Now Heading West

March 23, 2026

March 23, 2026

Cliffwater’s Father-Son Duo Is Lashed by Private Credit’s Brewing Storm

Stephen and Blake Nesbitt built their modest consulting business into a private credit giant. Now their industry connections are being scrutinized as investors rush for the exits.

Cliffwater’s Father-Son Duo Is Lashed by Private Credit’s Brewing Storm

March 14, 2026

March 14, 2026

Iranian Retaliation Widens as Conflict Escalates Across Gulf

Iranian Retaliation Widens as Conflict Escalates Across Gulf

March 7, 2026

March 7, 2026

In Charts: How The Iran Conflict is Disrupting Global Trade

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz and airspace across the Gulf has rippled through the global economy, pushing up oil and fertilizer prices.

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December 12, 2025

December 12, 2025

Year in Review: 2025 in Graphics, Maps, and Visual Stories

The Year in Graphics

2025: The Year in Graphics (4x3 animated GIF V2)

December 7, 2025

December 7, 2025

The Trillion-Dollar Machine Powering Abu Dhabi’s Global Ambitions

Deep pools of wealth have given Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, unprecedented sway over global finance, energy and AI.

General Economy in United Arab Emirates

October 20, 2025

October 20, 2025

China’s Global Network of Shipping Ports Is Too Big for Trump to Unravel

Beijing exerts variable degrees of influence over some 90 deepwater ports overseas.

China’s Global Network of Shipping Ports Is Too Big for Trump to Unravel

September 29, 2025

September 29, 2025

AI Data Centers Are Sending Power Bills Soaring

Wholesale electricity costs as much as 267% more than it did five years ago in areas near data centers. That’s being passed on to customers.

AI Data Centers Are Sending Power Bills Soaring

August 10, 2025

August 10, 2025

Hedge Funds Flip on Green Energy and Start Betting Against Oil

Portfolio managers have been reversing strategies that have dominated over the past four years.

Solar Array on Portugal's Madeira Island

July 2, 2025

July 2, 2025

Trump’s $620 Million of Quick Crypto Riches Reshapes His Fortune

The Trumps have used their name and connections to profit from digital assets at a quicker clip than from their traditional real estate business.

Bitcoin Hits $100,000 for First Time on Optimism Over US Support

June 20, 2025

June 20, 2025

Satellite Images Reveal Trump’s Dilemma Over Iran Nuclear Complex

Satellite Images Reveal Trump’s Dilemma Over Iran Nuclear Complex

May 23, 2025

May 23, 2025

Ukraine Rebuilds Its Energy Grid With Lessons From the Frontline

Russian Army Launched An Airstrike On Kharkiv

March 11, 2025

March 11, 2025

China Piles the Pressure on India in Its Own Backyard

Over the past decade, China has built up economic and military ties across the Indian Ocean. The region holds 40% of the world's offshore oil and four of the most important maritime chokepoints.

China Piles the Pressure on India in Its Own Backyard

February 28, 2025

February 28, 2025

DOGE Risks a New $5 Billion Headache for Struggling US Landlords

The Trump administration is rapidly cutting office leases, adding space to an already strained commercial real estate market.

DOGE Risks a New $5 Billion Headache for Struggling US Landlords

January 30, 2025

January 30, 2025

How Much Your Wall Street Bonus Is Really Worth

When is $100,000 not $100,000? On Wall Street. As compensation season takes off, an analysis of the bonus currencies for 12 of the world’s biggest banks helps demystify the awards.

Wall Street Bonus HP

December 24, 2024

December 24, 2024

2024: The Year in Graphics

The Year in Graphics

2024 Year in Graphics

October 30, 2024

October 30, 2024

Reeves Spends Billions Just to End Up With Sluggish UK Growth

U.K. Banknotes Inside A G4S Plc Secure Facility

October 24, 2024

October 24, 2024

More Companies Ditch Junk Carbon Offsets but New Buyers Loom

Corporate purchasers are moving away from projects rated ineffective by a watchdog even as dealmaking at the UN climate summit offers potential for a comeback.

Northern BC Energy And BC Hydro Site C Dam

September 11, 2024

September 11, 2024

Half-Empty Car Plants in Europe Spell Trouble for Workers

Top auto manufacturers are underutilizing several factories across Europe.

Volkswagen AG Defends Plan to Shut German Factories With Plunging Sales

July 28, 2024

July 28, 2024

War With North Korea Would Kill Millions, Cost World $4 Trillion

South Korea is a semiconductor factory built on top of a geopolitical fault line. War is a very low probability. If it does break out, the human and economic cost would be devastating

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