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Timing and details of Iran's official announcement of Strait of Hormuz transit mechanism; China's response to Taiwan's independence remarks (military or economic measures)

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SOURCE COVERAGE

Source Coverage

Latest Update: 2026-05-17

Sources

80

Mainland

3

HK/Macau/Taiwan

0

Overseas

77

Official

6

Non-official

74

Aggregators

2

Original-reporting Preferred

78

Chinese

3

English

37

Reference Links

200

Countries / Regions: Australia / Brazil / Canada / China / EU / France / Germany / India / Indonesia / International / Iran / Israel / Japan / Qatar / Russia / South Korea / Turkey / UK / USA / Ukraine

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2026-05-17

2026-05-17

Updates

Timing and details of Iran's official announcement of Strait of Hormuz transit mechanism
China's response to Taiwan's independence remarks (military or economic measures)
Sino-Russian joint statement and energy agreements during Putin's visit to China
US enforcement of Russian oil sanctions and possibility of waivers
South Korea FX market intervention and KOSPI subsequent trend
Whether Israel-Lebanon ceasefire collapses

Sources

Al Jazeera Middle East / Le Monde International / The New York Times / Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung - Politik / Yonhap News TV / n-tv Politik / Google News - World / Die Zeit Politics / The New Indian Express / SOL / France 24 #3 / 9News Australia / ERTnews / BBC News (Top) / Politika / El Mundo - International News / Yonhap News Agency BIZ / Yonhap News Agency (Vietnamese) / La Croix / La Tribune

Reference Links

2026-05-16

2026-05-16

Updates

Trump's formal statement on Taiwan arms sales policy
Subsequent progress in US-Iran ceasefire talks
Possibility of Israeli ground operation in Gaza
Zelensky's retaliatory strikes on Russian territory
Strait of Hormuz navigation status and international response
Trump's decision on lifting sanctions on Chinese companies involved with Iran

Sources

China News Service / Yonhap News TV / The New York Times / Google News - World / France 24 #2 / UK Government News and Communications / RT News / Yahoo News - World / Al Jazeera Middle East / The Hindu / DW Germany News / Yonhap News Agency / The Hindu BusinessLine / Times of India / France 24 #3

Reference Links

2026-05-15

2026-05-15

Updates

Final joint statement from Trump-Xi summit (if any) and subsequent actions.
Strait of Hormuz shipping safety: any new vessel detentions or changes in Iranian passage policy.
Kevin Warsh's first public speech after taking office and rate expectations.
Progress on US arms sales to Taiwan or new legislation.
Further retaliatory actions by Iran and Hezbollah against Israel.
Any adjustment to US chip export control policy following Anthropic report.

Sources

Al Jazeera Middle East / Times of India / Yonhap News Agency / France 24 #3 / BBC News (Business) / Nikkei Asia / Google News - World / UK Ministry of Defence / The New York Times / Yahoo News - World / France 24 #2

Reference Links

2026-05-14

2026-05-14

Updates

Trump-Xi summit joint statement and specific agreement details.
First public speech by new Fed Chair Warsh.
Subsequent US inflation data and changes in market rate hike expectations.
Progress in Middle East ceasefire negotiations, especially Iran's response.
India gold import data to observe tariff impact.
Safety of oil tanker transits through Strait of Hormuz.

Sources

France 24 #2 / Times of India / The New York Times / Nikkei Asia / Yonhap News Agency / RT News / Google News - World / BBC News (Business) / Yahoo News - World / Al Jazeera Middle East / France 24 #3

Reference Links

2026-05-13

2026-05-13

Updates

U.S.-China summit joint statement and specific outcomes on trade/Iran
Progress in U.S.-Iran ceasefire negotiations; whether U.S. accepts Iran's 14-point plan
Warsh's Fed chair confirmation vote and first policy speech
Strait of Hormuz shipping recovery; Kharg Island export data
Subsequent deployment of Russia's Sarmat missile and NATO response
U.S. CPI trajectory and energy price changes

Sources

Xinhua World / IRIS - Institut de relations internationales et stratégiques / BBC News (Business) / Al Jazeera Middle East / RT News / Der Spiegel International / France 24 #2 / The New York Times / Google News - World / Yahoo News - World / The Hindu / Yonhap News Agency / The Hindu BusinessLine / Kremlin President News / France 24 #3

Reference Links

2026-05-12

2026-05-12

Updates

China-US Beijing summit joint statement: trade, Taiwan, South China Sea wording
Whether US-Iran ceasefire agreement formally collapses and Iran nuclear facility dynamics
Strait of Hormuz traffic volume and weekly supply loss data
US gasoline prices and consumer confidence index
Possibility of OPEC+ emergency meeting and Saudi willingness to increase production
Progress of US federal fuel tax legislation

Sources

Xinhua World / Yonhap News TV / El Mundo - International News / DW (Deutsche Welle) / The Independent / Die Zeit Politics / Yahoo News - World / Tagesschau / ORF.at News / Anadolu Agency Politics / France 24 #3 / El País Internacional / Google News - World / Evening Standard Politics / Global Issues News / Al Jazeera Middle East

Reference Links

2026-05-11

2026-05-11

Updates

US-Iran diplomatic negotiations progress and Trump's latest statements
Strait of Hormuz shipping disruption events (merchant ship attacks, warship interceptions)
US Treasury auction results and yield curve changes
Trump's China visit date and meeting details with Xi
UK economic data and employment market reports
BIS subsequent comments on fiscal policy

Sources

Xinhua World / China News Service / KBS World News / Yahoo News - World / NPR Politics / The Independent / Die Zeit Politics / RT News / ORF.at News / Al Jazeera Middle East / DW (Deutsche Welle) / Yonhap News TV / Nikkei Asia / Google News - World / Anadolu Agency Politics

Reference Links

2026-05-10

2026-05-10

Updates

Iran's response to US peace proposal
Whether the Strait of Hormuz is actually blockaded
Whether the Israel-Lebanon conflict expands
Outcomes of the Trump-Xi summit
Implementation of the Russia-Ukraine three-day ceasefire

Sources

NPR Politics / Tempo.co Internasional / Al Jazeera Middle East / NBC News Politics / Ukrainian National News (UNN) - Politics / Google News - World / DW (Deutsche Welle) / Anadolu Agency Politics / POLITICO Europe / Kremlin Presidential Office (English) / Yonhap News Agency (Vietnamese) / Sky News / il Giornale / Die Zeit Politics / Le Monde International / Kremlin President News / BILD Politik RSS / Geopolitical Futures

Reference Links

2026-05-09

2026-05-09

Updates

Iran's response to peace proposal on Friday (May 9)
Resumption of commercial vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz
Implementation of Russia-Ukraine ceasefire and prisoner exchange progress
U.S. April CPI data (next week)
Libya refinery restart developments
Official German government reaction to U.S. troop withdrawal

Sources

China News Service / The Korea Times / El País Internacional / Al Jazeera Middle East / Google News - World / Yahoo News - World / Sky News / Detik Pemilu / Metro News Politics / RT News / Ukrinform / DW (Deutsche Welle) / Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung - Politik / BBC News (Business)

Reference Links

2026-05-08

2026-05-08

Updates

Strait of Hormuz transit status and signals of further conflict escalation
Next U.S. White House response to Iran (48-hour deadline for reply)
Whether Iran takes more retaliatory actions or announces a blockade of the strait
French aircraft carrier battle group movements and details of the European proposal

Sources

China News Service / Der Spiegel International / Yonhap News TV / Google News - World / DW (Deutsche Welle) / France 24 #2 / ANTARA News / Times of India / KBS World News / The Hindu / The New York Times / Yahoo News - World / Al Jazeera Middle East

Reference Links

2026-05-07

2026-05-07

Updates

May 9 Russia Victory Day, Ukraine situation evolution
Whether final US-Iran deal is signed before Trump's China visit (expected mid-May)
Whether Israel-Lebanon ceasefire completely collapses, Hezbollah response
Strait of Hormuz merchant vessel safety, subsequent US military actions

Sources

China News Service / RT News / Yonhap News TV / KBS World News / France 24 #2 / The Hindu / Global Issues News / Der Spiegel International / Google News - World / Al Jazeera Middle East / Yahoo News - World / Yonhap News Agency / The New York Times / Times of India / DW (Deutsche Welle)

Reference Links

2026-05-06

2026-05-06

Updates

Progress on final US-Iran agreement (Trump's statements)
Daily changes in number of vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Whether Brent crude breaks $110
Whether EU formally activates ACI countermeasure tool
South Korea's final decision on escort participation

Sources

China News Service / Yahoo News - World / RT News / Al Jazeera Middle East / France 24 #3 / ANTARA News Jawa Timur / Der Spiegel International / Yonhap News TV / DW (Deutsche Welle) / BBC News (Top) / Google News - World / France 24 #2

Reference Links

2026-05-05

2026-05-05

Updates

Whether merchant ship passage in the Strait of Hormuz resumes, and whether Iran further attacks commercial vessels.
Outcome of the UN Security Council closed-door meeting on Lebanon on Tuesday.
US-China high-level talks on Iranian oil sanctions.
Whether Trump formally announces auto tariffs on Europe and the specific rates.

Sources

China News Service / France 24 #2 / Yonhap News TV / Al Jazeera Middle East / Google News - World / Le Monde International / RT News / The New York Times / Der Spiegel International / France 24 #3

Reference Links

2026-05-04

2026-05-04

Updates

U.S.-Iran interactions in the Strait of Hormuz: whether escort operations encounter resistance.
Whether Iran further blocks the strait or attacks U.S. forces.
Subsequent implementation of OPEC+ production increase; whether UAE completely withdraws.
Russian retaliation after Ukraine's attacks.
Formal reactions of NATO member states to German troop withdrawal.
Progress in interrogation of suspect in Trump assassination attempt.

Sources

China News Service / Yonhap News TV / Yonhap News Agency / The Hindu / Google News - World / n-tv Politik / France 24 #3 / The New York Times / DW (Deutsche Welle) / Le Monde International / Yonhap News TV Politics Feed / Der Spiegel International / Al Jazeera Middle East / Yahoo News - World / RT News / Global News

Reference Links

2026-05-03

2026-05-03

Updates

US-Iran talks follow-up: whether new mediation or unexpected events emerge.
Strait of Hormuz: blockade status and details of Iran's control plan implementation.
Kuwait crude oil exports: when they will resume or further production cuts.
Sanctions and counter-sanctions博弈 before US-China summit.
Bank of Japan subsequent intervention actions and exchange rate volatility.
Whether Israel-Lebanon conflict escalates.

Sources

China News Service / TF1 Info Politique / Yonhap News TV / Times of India / The Hindu / Al Jazeera Middle East / Google News - World / France 24 #2 / IRNA / The New Indian Express / Yahoo News - World / Der Spiegel International / Anadolu Agency Politics / France 24 #3

Reference Links

2026-05-02

2026-05-02

Updates

Next week's effective date of U.S. auto tariffs on EU and EU retaliatory measures
New round of US-Iran negotiations, especially Trump's further stance on ceasefire proposal
Hormuz Strait shipping situation and oil price volatility
Assessment of damage to U.S. bases in the Middle East and subsequent deployment

Sources

Xinhua World / Yonhap News Agency / Al Jazeera Middle East / France 24 #3 / Yonhap News TV / Google News - World / BBC News (Business) / Sky News / Der Spiegel International / BBC News (Top) / DW (Deutsche Welle)

Reference Links

2026-05-01

2026-05-01

Updates

Whether second round of US-Iran talks resumes (Islamabad)
Whether US implements 'short and sharp' strike on Iran (Axios source)
Actual production increase pace after UAE exits OPEC+ and Saudi response
Risk of renewed Israel-Lebanon ceasefire breach
Scale of continued Japan intervention and G7 coordination (whether US tolerates yen depreciation)

Sources

China News Service / Global Issues News / Yonhap News TV / France 24 #3 / Nikkei Asia / Al Jazeera Middle East / JETRO Business News / BBC News (Business) / The Hindu / Yahoo News - World / Google News - World / BBC News (Top) / The New York Times / RT News

Reference Links

2026-04-30

2026-04-30

Updates

Whether the US-Iran maritime blockade shows signs of easing or Iran launches military retaliation (Yonhap News TV follow-up).
Whether Brent crude breaks $120 and whether the US releases Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
Saudi/OPEC+ production statement after UAE exits OPEC (Al Jazeera Middle East).
Details of Putin's May 9 ceasefire statement and EU reaction (Ukrinform).
Progress of China-EU 'Made in Europe' negotiations and potential retaliatory measures (Google News - World).
Fed May meeting minutes on inflation and Middle East risks (The Hindu BusinessLine).

Sources

China News Service / Xinhua Finance / Yonhap News TV / RT News / Der Spiegel International / The Hindu BusinessLine / Google News - World / Al Jazeera Middle East / BBC News (Business) / Ukrinform

Reference Links

2026-04-29

2026-04-29

Updates

Production changes after UAE exits OPEC on May 1
Progress in resuming shipping through the Strait of Hormuz
Whether US-Iran negotiations achieve substantive breakthroughs
Joint response of Gulf states to Iran strikes

Sources

Xinhua Finance / China News Service / Xinhua World / Al Jazeera Middle East / DW (Deutsche Welle) / The New York Times / France 24 #2 / Yonhap News TV / Google News - World / German Federal Foreign Office / RT News / Yahoo News - World

Reference Links

2026-04-28

2026-04-28

Updates

Court appearance and investigation progress of Trump assassination suspect
Trump's formal response to Iran peace plan
UN Security Council resolution dynamics on Strait of Hormuz
Actual navigation situation and mine clearance progress in Strait of Hormuz
China's specific retaliatory measures against EU 'Made in Europe'
Whether Hezbollah-Israel border clashes escalate

Sources

China News Service / The New York Times / Al Jazeera Middle East / Yonhap News TV / Google News - World / Federal Foreign Office / France 24 #2 / The Hindu / ABC News / Die Zeit Politics / ANTARA News Agency

Reference Links

2026-04-27

2026-04-27

Updates

Trump's health condition and political response
Subsequent U.S.-Iran negotiation arrangements in Pakistan
Whether Israel launches ground offensive on Lebanon
Actual Strait of Hormuz toll policy and international reaction
Details of U.S. adjustments to Iran oil waiver cancellation
Progress of Russian offensive in eastern Ukraine

Sources

Xinhua World / China News Service / Yonhap News TV / BBC News (Top) / Google News - World / The New York Times / ORF.at News / Yahoo News - World / Al Jazeera Middle East / Ukrinform / DW (Deutsche Welle) / Times of India / El Mundo - International News / Die Zeit Politics / El País Internacional

Reference Links

2026-04-26

2026-04-26

Updates

Strait of Hormuz mine-clearing progress and subsequent Iranian blockade actions
Whether US and Iran restart any direct or indirect communication channels
Sustainability and casualty data of Israeli large-scale attacks on Lebanese Hezbollah
Russia-Ukraine negotiation signals (especially actual response after Zelensky's call)
Specific implementation of US 'Economic Fury' sanctions and reactions from China/OPEC
Whether Brent crude hits $110 and US strategic petroleum reserve moves

Sources

China News Service / elDiario.es Internacional / Yahoo News - World / Al Jazeera Middle East / El Mundo - International News / Die Zeit Politics / Yonhap News TV / The Hindu BusinessLine / ANTARA News Jawa Timur / Mirror Politics / Tagesschau / Ukrainian National News (UNN) - Politics / Google News - World / n-tv Politik / ORF.at News / IRNA / PBS NewsHour / LIGA.net Politics News / France 24 #2

Reference Links

2026-04-25

2026-04-25

Updates

Timing and location of the second round of US-Iran talks (possible this weekend)
Real-time shipping dynamics in the Strait of Hormuz (whether blockade is effectively enforced)
Whether Brent crude breaks $105
Formal confirmation of the DOJ's investigation into Powell
Warsh's Senate hearing schedule and policy statements
US April PCE inflation data (next Friday)

Sources

Xinhua Finance / China News Service / RT News / The New York Times / El País Internacional / Yonhap News TV / The New Indian Express / DW (Deutsche Welle) / Google News - World / Al Jazeera Middle East / The Hindu / Yahoo News - World / France 24 #2

Reference Links

2026-04-24

2026-04-24

Updates

Actual exchange of fire in the Strait of Hormuz
US Navy mine-clearing progress and navigation timeline
Date and agenda of next US-Iran negotiation round
Whether Israel gets US approval for action against Iran
Whether Brent crude breaks $120

Sources

Xinhua World / China News Service / El Mundo - International News / DW (Deutsche Welle) / Yahoo News - World / The Korea Times / Al Jazeera Middle East / The New Indian Express / Google News - World / Tagesschau / n-tv Politik / Anadolu Agency Politics

Reference Links

2026-04-23

2026-04-23

Updates

Whether Iran opens the Strait of Hormuz and the timeline for the next round of U.S.-Iran negotiations.
International oil prices and inventory data, particularly Brent crude trends.
Details of EU sanctions implementation and progress on Ukraine loan disbursements.
Economic growth and inflation data for Germany and other Eurozone countries.
Subsequent actions of U.S. energy policy, including supply chain strengthening measures.
Russia's response to EU sanctions, potentially affecting energy supply.

Sources

Xinhua World / Xinhua Finance / China News Service / Google News - World / The Korea Times / POLITICO Europe / BBC News (Top) / Anadolu Agency Politics / The New Indian Express / White House Presidential Actions / RT News / Al Jazeera Middle East / LIGA.net Politics News / BBC News (Business)

Reference Links

2026-04-22

2026-04-22

Updates

Whether Iran submits a unified proposal during the extended ceasefire period
Outcomes and action plans from the UK- and France-led Strait of Hormuz military meeting
Subsequent diplomatic interactions between China and the U.S., especially communication on the Iran issue
Progress on Federal Reserve Chair confirmation vote and policy framework details
Global energy inventory data, particularly aviation fuel and crude oil reserves
Frontline dynamics in the Russia-Ukraine conflict; Ukraine's next phase of military operations

Sources

Xinhua World / China News Service / UK Ministry of Defence / O Globo Politics / Al Jazeera Middle East / Valor Econômico Politics / Nikkei Asia / Evening Standard Politics / BBC News (Top) / Times of India / RT News / Google News - World / The Independent / ECB Press Releases / The New York Times / Ukrinform

Reference Links

2026-04-21

2026-04-21

Updates

U.S.-Iran negotiation progress and April 22 ceasefire deadline outcome.
Strait of Hormuz navigation status and export updates from Kuwait and other oil producers.
Ukraine-Russia conflict escalation, especially energy facility attacks.
Federal Reserve nomination hearing progress and Warsh's testimony.
International oil price trends and OPEC+ response.
Iran retaliation actions and U.S. military dynamics.

Sources

Xinhua World / Xinhua Finance / China News Service / BBC News (Top) / Al Jazeera Middle East / The Independent / The New York Times / Google News - World / ABC News / RT News / Yonhap News TV

Reference Links

2026-04-20

2026-04-20

Updates

Specific retaliatory measures announced by Iran and their execution timeline.
Whether US-Iran diplomatic contact resumes or negotiation dates are confirmed.
Shipping traffic and tanker passage in the Strait of Hormuz.
Movements in international oil prices, particularly Brent and WTI futures.
Trends in gold and the US dollar index, reflecting changes in risk-off sentiment.

Sources

Xinhua World / China News Service / Yonhap News TV / Google News - World / BBC News (Business) / Anadolu Agency Politics / Global News / DW (Deutsche Welle) / Al Jazeera Middle East / RT News / BBC News (Top) / Ukrinform / El País Internacional / ORF.at News

Reference Links

2026-04-19

2026-04-19

Updates

Strait of Hormuz passage status and shipping updates
U.S.-Iran official statements and negotiation progress
Implementation of U.S. vessel boarding actions
Global oil inventory and supply data
Intraday fluctuations in gold and oil prices

Sources

Al Jazeera Middle East / The Hindu / Google News - World / Yahoo News - World / Anadolu Agency Politics / Ukrinform / NPR Politics / BBC News (Top) / RT News / Ukrainian National News (UNN) - Politics / ORF.at News / El Mundo - International News / France 24 #3

Reference Links

2026-04-18

2026-04-18

Updates

Timing and specific terms of the U.S.-Iran agreement signing.
Status of the Strait of Hormuz opening after the ceasefire ends.
Implementation of the Middle East ceasefire agreement and whether new conflicts emerge.
Progress in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and potential further escalation.
Developments in Taiwan Strait situation and subsequent countermeasures by China.
Details of Europe's multinational operation launch and U.S. reaction.

Sources

Xinhua Finance / Xinhua World / The Korea Times / Yonhap News Agency / Google News - World / Yahoo News - World / The New Indian Express / LIGA.net Politics News / Al Jazeera Middle East / BBC News (Top) / POLITICO Europe / Nikkei Asia

Reference Links

2026-04-17

2026-04-17

Updates

Timetable for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and specific G7 mitigation measures.
Progress of US-Iran talks this weekend and official Iranian response.
Implementation of the Lebanon-Israel ceasefire agreement, whether extended or broken.
Subsequent Russian military actions against Ukraine and escalation of Western sanctions.
Pace of European aviation fuel reserve depletion and alternative supply sources.
Whether US blockade of Iran triggers Iranian retaliation, such as attacks on Gulf trade.

Sources

Xinhua Finance / Xinhua World / Australian Prime Minister's Office - Media / The Korea Times / Yahoo News - World / Google News - World / RT News / Al Jazeera Middle East

Reference Links

2026-04-14

2026-04-14

Updates

Iran's military response and official statements
Vessel traffic situation in the Strait of Hormuz and details of blockade enforcement
Real-time movements in international oil and gold prices
Developments in U.S.-China relations and follow-up to Trump's threats against China
Global inflation data and central bank policy responses
Negotiation progress and diplomatic channel messages

Sources

Xinhua World / Xinhua Finance / The Korea Times / Yonhap News TV / Google News - World / Al Jazeera Middle East / RT News / Yahoo News - World / DW (Deutsche Welle)

Reference Links

2026-04-13

2026-04-13

Updates

Actual shipping conditions in the Strait of Hormuz and details of US military interception actions on the first day of the blockade (April 13).
Specific countermeasures by Iran (military exercises, missile tests, vessel seizures, cyber attacks, etc.).
Market sentiment and position changes for Brent crude futures in the $100-$110 price range.
Assessment reports from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) and OPEC on the impact of supply disruptions.
Official diplomatic statements and potential actions from China, Russia, and the EU regarding this blockade.

Sources

China News Service / Yonhap News TV / Al Jazeera Middle East / France 24 #2 / The Hindu / Le Monde International / n-tv Politik / El País Internacional / DW (Deutsche Welle) / Times of India / El Mundo - International News / Yahoo News - World / KBS World News / BBC News (Top) / Australian Prime Minister's Office - Media

Reference Links

2026-04-12

2026-04-12

Updates

Whether U.S.-Iran negotiations resume on the 12th and progress in resolving disagreements
Strait of Hormuz navigation conditions, particularly military vessel activities
Ukraine ceasefire agreement enforcement, frequency of violations
Subsequent threats or actions by Iran's Revolutionary Guard
Further U.S. Navy military tests in the Strait of Hormuz

Sources

China News Service / Yonhap News TV / Al Jazeera Middle East / The Hindu / The Korea Times / Le Monde International / Die Zeit Politics / ORF.at News / PBS NewsHour / France 24 #3 / The New York Times / Yahoo News - World / Ukrinform / Der Spiegel International / France 24 #2

Reference Links

2026-04-11

2026-04-11

Updates

Outcome and subsequent statements from US-Iran talks in Islamabad.
Shipping status in the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian actions.
Federal Reserve officials' comments on CPI data and policy hints.
Implementation of Russia-Ukraine ceasefire agreement and attack frequency.
Court ruling on Trump tariff legal challenge.
Global oil and gold price movements.

Sources

Xinhua Finance / Ukrinform / Al Jazeera Middle East / France 24 #2 / Google News - World / Nikkei Asia / Le Monde International / El País Internacional / Der Spiegel International / Times of India / The Independent

Reference Links

2026-04-10

2026-04-10

Updates

Progress in restoring shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and navigation data.
Outcomes of subsequent U.S.-Iran ceasefire negotiation meetings in Pakistan.
Whether conflicts occur during Russia-Ukraine ceasefire period, post-Easter situation.
Saudi oil production recovery and investigation of attack incidents.
Further remarks from Trump on Iran and trade policy.
Global oil inventory and supply-demand reports.

Sources

Xinhua World / China News Service / Xinhua Finance / NPR Politics / Ukrainian National News (UNN) - Politics / The Hindu / NBC News Politics / Yonhap News Agency / Yonhap News TV / Al Jazeera Middle East / RT News / Deutsche Welle German News / Google News - World / Ukrinform / Federal Register

Reference Links

2026-04-09

2026-04-09

Updates

Progress of US-Iran negotiations on April 11
Restoration of Strait of Hormuz navigation
Dynamics of Israel-Lebanon conflict
Subsequent Fed policy signals
Changes in NATO internal cohesion
International oil price trends

Sources

Xinhua World / China News Service / Xinhua Finance / RT News / Google News - World / Yonhap News TV / Al Jazeera Middle East

Reference Links

2026-04-08

2026-04-08

Updates

Whether Islamabad negotiations on April 10, 2026, launch as scheduled and initial dialogue atmosphere.
Whether Iran practically fulfills Strait of Hormuz opening commitment, and changes in shipping data.
Whether US Vice President Vance formally takes over Iran negotiations and his initial statements.
Whether Israeli government formally confirms and adheres to 'two-week military action suspension' commitment.
Whether new military friction or attack incidents occur in the Middle East within the next two weeks.

Sources

China News Service / Xinhua World / Google News - World / Yonhap News TV / RT News / detikNews / Al Jazeera Middle East / Ukrinform

Reference Links

2026-04-07

2026-04-07

Updates

Whether Iran retaliates for the Israeli attack, particularly targeting the Strait of Hormuz.
Outcome of U.S.-Iran negotiations and details of any agreement before Trump's deadline (Tuesday at 8 PM).
Transit conditions in the Strait of Hormuz and subsequent statements from Iran's Revolutionary Guards.
Oil inventory data and OPEC+ response to supply disruptions.
Comments from global central bank officials on inflation and geopolitical risks.

Sources

China News Service / Yonhap News TV / Google News - World / Al Jazeera Middle East / RT News / ANTARA News / Die Zeit Politics / Ukrinform

Reference Links

2026-04-06

2026-04-06

Updates

US military actions or sanctions after the Iran deadline (morning of the 8th).
Whether the Strait of Hormuz reopens and its impact on global oil transportation.
Implementation of OPEC+ production increases and May production data.
Further Iranian attacks on Gulf states like Kuwait.
Progress in indirect US-Iran negotiations, including third-party mediation.

Sources

Yonhap News TV / Le Monde International / El País Internacional / Al Jazeera Middle East / Google News - World / Ukrinform / El Mundo - International News / ORF.at News

Reference Links

2026-04-05

2026-04-05

Updates

Military or diplomatic actions after the US-Iran 48-hour ultimatum expires.
Whether the Strait of Hormuz remains open or faces obstruction.
Release of US inflation data (2026-04-04) and its market impact.
China's official response and potential measures to US tech restrictions.
Further Russian military offensives in Ukraine and Western reactions.
Whether Iran takes action against Gulf states, such as expelling US troops.
Progress of US defense budget approval in Congress.
Statements from global major central banks on inflation and geopolitical risks regarding monetary policy.

Sources

China News Service / Times of India / Google News - World / detikNews / Valor Econômico Politics / Yahoo News - World / BBC News (Top) / O Globo Politics

Reference Links

2026-04-04

2026-04-04

Updates

Next military actions and diplomatic responses in the US-Iran conflict.
Whether the Hormuz Strait reopens, and progress on actions by multiple countries.
Comments from Federal Reserve officials on employment data and inflation.
Global oil inventory and price movements, monitoring OPEC+ response.
Changes in air defense alert levels in Poland and other Eastern European countries.
Adjustments to US military policy, including the successor for the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Iran's retaliatory threats and implementation.
International diplomatic efforts regarding the Middle East conflict.

Sources

China News Service / RT News / Global News / Valor Econômico Politics / Google News - World / El Mundo - International News / Al Jazeera Middle East / Ukrinform

Reference Links

2026-04-03

2026-04-03

Updates

Progress of Iranian retaliation actions against eight bridges
Implementation of Strait of Hormuz transit fees and monitoring agreement
Announcements regarding paths for US pharmaceutical tariff exemptions or reductions
Specific measures and timeline for UK and allies' sanctions against Iran
EU energy policy debates, particularly adjustments to Russia sanctions
Subsequent statements or actions by Trump regarding Iran war
Global oil inventory data and demand changes
Pharmaceutical companies' reactions to US tariffs and supply chain adjustments

Sources

China News Service / Xinhua Finance / Al Jazeera Middle East / Yonhap News TV / Global News / BBC News (Top) / Google News - World / RT News

Reference Links

2026-04-02

2026-04-02

Updates

Specific content of Trump's national address tonight and subsequent market reactions
Strait of Hormuz navigation status and any military action developments
Outcomes of NATO emergency meetings and official responses from European countries
Announcements of oil reserve releases by IEA or other organizations
Iran's official response to U.S. address and military action updates
Latest developments in Russia-Ukraine conflict, particularly Ukraine's air defense status
Intraday volatility in global energy prices (oil, natural gas)
U.S.-Europe diplomatic interactions, especially regarding Strait of Hormuz alliances

Sources

Xinhua World / Xinhua Finance / Al Jazeera Middle East / BBC News (Top) / BBC News (Business) / PBS NewsHour / Ukrainian National News (UNN) - Politics / Google News - World

Reference Links

2026-04-01

2026-04-01

Updates

Formal US-Iran negotiation statements and agreement details
Subsequent Eurozone economic data releases, such as GDP and employment reports
NATO member meetings and joint statements, focus on alliance dynamics
Vessel traffic situation in the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian control measures
Israeli military actions and domestic political dynamics, including anti-war calls
Further diplomatic actions by Russia and China, particularly Middle East mediation
ECB monetary policy meetings and inflation expectation adjustments
US trade policy implementation, tariff refund progress

Sources

Xinhua World / Al Jazeera Middle East / RT News / Google News - World / Nikkei Asia / O Globo Politics / EL PAÍS América / The New Indian Express

Reference Links

2026-03-31

2026-03-31

Updates

Trump negotiation deadline: 2026-04-06; monitor Iran's response.
G7 meeting outcome: Coordinated measures expected; monitor policy statements.
Strait of Hormuz implementation: Whether Iran's new regulations lead to actual blockade.
Houthi actions: Whether Red Sea shipping is further obstructed.
US-Israel military operation progress: Whether shifting to more economic target strikes.
Oil price trend: Whether WTI crude can stabilize above $100.
Asian market openings: Whether other stock markets like Japan and China follow the decline.
Central bank policy signals: Responses to inflation from the Fed and others.

Sources

Xinhua World / China News Service / Yonhap News TV / Times of India / Al Jazeera Middle East / France 24 #3 / Yonhap News Agency / BBC News (Top)

Reference Links

2026-03-30

2026-03-30

Updates

Iran's response to US troop deployment and potential attacks.
Strait of Hormuz opening status and oil transport data.
Whether US deploys ground forces to Middle East.
Fed officials' speeches and interest rate policy signals.
Russia-Ukraine conflict frontline dynamics and Western support levels.
Progress and outcomes of regional diplomatic meetings.
Global precious metal prices and crude oil inventory changes.
USD index and safe-haven currency movements.

Sources

Google News - World / France 24 #2 / Al Jazeera Middle East / The Hindu / Ukrinform / Yahoo News - World / DW (Deutsche Welle) / BBC News (Top)

Reference Links

2026-03-29

2026-03-29

Updates

Whether Iran formally withdraws from Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and international reactions.
Frequency and targets of subsequent Houthi attacks, and Red Sea shipping conditions.
Scale and deployment dynamics of US troop increases in Middle East.
Whether Strait of Hormuz shipping is affected; oil price and inventory data.
Global central bank rhetoric and policy adjustments on inflation and geopolitical risks.
Russia-Ukraine conflict developments; impact of Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil exports.
Evolution of Trump administration relations with NATO allies.
Defense cooperation moves by Middle Eastern countries like Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.

Sources

Al Jazeera Middle East / Google News - World / Yahoo News - World / Times of India / RT News / ORF.at News / France 24 #3 / France 24 #2

Reference Links

2026-03-28

2026-03-28

Updates

Iran's retaliatory actions against Israeli strikes and their timeline.
Strait of Hormuz navigation conditions, particularly progress on Chinese vessel passage.
Bank of Japan's response to yen depreciation, whether it will intervene in forex market.
G7 follow-up actions and statements, especially coordination on Iran policy.
Russian oil export data and impact of Ukrainian attacks.
U.S. Tomahawk missile inventory and usage, military resource consumption.
Trump administration's diplomatic moves, including negotiation progress with Iran.
Global oil price trends and inflation data updates.

Sources

Google News - World / Yahoo News - World / Ukrinform / Al Jazeera Middle East / Anadolu Agency Politics / n-tv Politik / Tagesschau / ORF.at News

Reference Links

2026-03-27

2026-03-27

Updates

Implementation of Trump's April 6 deadline for Iranian energy facilities.
Strait of Hormuz passage conditions and specific implementation of Iran's toll station system.
Progress in U.S.-Iran negotiations and whether compromises are reached on both sides' demands.
Outcomes of the WTO emergency meeting and developments in multilateral trade system reform.
U.S. oil price data (e.g., national average regular gasoline price) and inflation indicators.
Trump approval rating polls and U.S. midterm election prospects.
Subsequent Iranian military actions, such as missile attacks or Strait control measures.
Fed policy statements on inflation and interest rate guidance.

Sources

Xinhua World / China News Service / El País Internacional / Google News - World / Al Jazeera Middle East / El Mundo - International News / n-tv Politik / RT News

Reference Links

2026-03-26

2026-03-26

Updates

US-Iran negotiation progress, especially potential high-level meeting on the 26th (mediation by Pakistan, Egypt, Turkey).
Strait of Hormuz shipping conditions, whether Iran implements stricter restrictions.
Russian oil export recovery, follow-up on Ukrainian drone attacks.
NATO response to attacks on Estonia and Latvia, whether Article 5 will be triggered.
ECB policy signals, whether interest rate path adjusted due to inflation risks.
Whether Israel's territorial occupation actions in Lebanon expand.
Trump administration military deployments, whether more troops sent to the Gulf.
Global energy inventory data, assessing impact of supply disruptions.

Sources

Xinhua World / China News Service / Google News - World / Al Jazeera Middle East / BBC News (Business) / BBC News (Top) / RT News / Ukrinform

Reference Links

2026-03-25

2026-03-25

Updates

Subsequent military actions and casualty reports from Iran and Israel.
Progress in Qatar LNG supply disruption repairs and global energy price reactions.
Further statements from Trump on Iran policy, including new deadlines (March 27).
Progress of Russia-Ukraine spring offensive and updates on Western aid.
Bank credit data and economic indicators following China's special treasury bond issuance.
Global central bank rhetoric and policy signals on inflation risks.
Reactions from other Middle Eastern countries (e.g., Saudi Arabia, UAE) to the conflict.
Outcomes of UN Security Council emergency meetings on the Middle East conflict.

Sources

Xinhua World / Xinhua Finance / Al Jazeera Middle East / Google News - World / UNRIC France / Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs Overseas Safety Information / U.S. Treasury OFAC Recent Actions / ANTARA News

Reference Links

2026-03-24

2026-03-24

Updates

Progress of Trump's negotiations with Iran and military action decisions after five days.
International Energy Agency's strategic petroleum reserve release decision and implementation timeline.
Escalation of Middle East military actions, particularly Israeli strikes on Lebanon and Iran.
Recovery of Russian oil exports, especially at Ust-Luga and Primorsk ports.
Effectiveness of China's domestic demand policies and subsequent economic data.
Global oil price volatility; monitor Brent and New York crude prices.
Movements in safe-haven assets, such as gold, the US dollar, and government bond yields.
Frontline dynamics of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and Ukrainian counterattack actions.

Sources

Xinhua World / Xinhua Finance / China News Service / Google News - World / Yonhap News TV / Yahoo News - World / Israeli President's Office / Al Jazeera Middle East

Reference Links

2026-03-23

2026-03-23

Updates

Strait of Hormuz passage status; whether Iran responds to Trump's 48-hour ultimatum
Progress in US-Iran negotiations, particularly discussion of six demands
NATO member state assembly action to reopen the strait
Brent crude price trend, whether it breaks above $110/barrel
Global stock market reactions, especially in European and Asian markets
USD and gold price changes, reflecting risk-off sentiment
Qatar LNG capacity recovery timeline, impacting energy supply
Iran's new leader dynamics and their impact on the conflict

Sources

Google News - World / Al Jazeera Middle East / Yonhap News TV / Yahoo News - World / Sky News / The New York Times / Global Issues News / BBC News (Top)

Reference Links

2026-03-22

2026-03-22

Updates

Targets and scale of further Iranian retaliation actions, such as whether more Israeli or U.S. bases will be attacked.
Shipping conditions in the Strait of Hormuz and specific implementation progress of G7 protection actions.
Clarification of Trump administration's Iran policy, including whether formal announcement to scale back operations will be made.
Outcomes of NATO member coordination meetings, especially changes in European countries' positions.
Global crude oil inventory data and price fluctuations, monitoring OPEC+ response.
European natural gas reserve levels and price trends, winter supply risks.
Russia's military movements in Ukraine, whether expanding offensives or seeking negotiations.
IAEA investigation report on Natanz nuclear facility.

Sources

Google News - World / DW (Deutsche Welle) / RT News / Al Jazeera Middle East / Deutsche Welle German News / The New York Times / Ukrinform

Reference Links

2026-03-21

2026-03-21

Updates

Iran's response to the G7 joint statement
Strait of Hormuz navigation status and shipping data
Qatar LNG facility repair progress and capacity restoration
Subsequent US military actions and Trump policy moves
Fed officials' comments and inflation data releases
Global energy inventory and price trends
Stock market technical support levels and market sentiment indicators
NATO and European positions on the Middle East conflict

Sources

Prime Minister of Canada - News / France 24 #3 / Global Issues News / RT News / Google News - World / BBC News (Business) / The Hindu / Der Spiegel International

Reference Links

2026-03-20

2026-03-20

Updates

Strait of Hormuz shipping conditions: Any signs of disruption will directly ignite oil prices.
U.S. Congress debate and voting progress on $200 billion war funding.
U.S. Treasury specific plan and timeline for exempting Iranian oil sanctions.
Whether Saudi Arabia, UAE, and other Gulf states will directly militarily intervene in conflict.
Israel-Lebanon border situation further escalating into ground invasion.
European gas storage levels and price reaction to Qatar supply disruption (TTF futures).
Latest comments from Fed and ECB officials on 'geopolitical inflation'.
Whether U.S. Dollar Index can stop falling, and sustainability of capital flows.

Sources

Xinhua Finance / Sky News / RT News / Google News - World / BBC News (Top) / Al Jazeera Middle East / ECB Press Releases / Nikkei Asia

Reference Links

2026-03-19

2026-03-19

Updates

Signs of Iranian retaliation, including missile strikes or cyberattacks.
Subsequent speeches by Fed officials and inflation data releases.
Real-time oil price data, particularly WTI and Brent crude price movements.
US stock market opening performance and changes in the volatility index (VIX).
Progress in Russia-Ukraine negotiations and Russian diplomatic statements.
Updates on North Korean nuclear activities and regional security dynamics.
Condition of energy facilities in Gulf countries and insurance adjustments.
Global central bank policy meeting schedules, particularly the European Central Bank and Bank of Japan.

Sources

China News Service / Xinhua Finance / Fed / Google News - World / Bank of Canada Press / RT News / Al Jazeera Middle East / JETRO Business News

Reference Links

2026-03-18

2026-03-18

Updates

Iran's official response and retaliatory actions to the Israeli airstrike, particularly further attacks targeting Gulf states or Israel.
Progress in restoring Strait of Hormuz shipping, including UK task force formation and international coordination efforts.
NATO emergency meetings and Trump's subsequent policies, whether formally proposing NATO withdrawal or adjusting alliance relations.
Real-time movements in oil and gold prices, whether Brent crude breaks the key $150 per barrel level.
Global inflation data updates, especially U.S. CPI and PPI, to assess monetary policy impact.
Deepening of Russia-Iran military cooperation, whether leading to more technology transfers or joint actions.
Progress in South Korea's supplementary budget compilation and constitutional revision, and implementation of energy conservation measures.
Monitoring effectiveness of International Energy Agency's strategic petroleum reserve release, whether market supply gap eases.

Sources

Xinhua World / China News Service / Yonhap News TV / DW (Deutsche Welle) / Google News - World / Al Jazeera Middle East / JETRO Business News / RT News

Reference Links

2026-03-17

2026-03-17

Updates

Strait of Hormuz shipping resumption status, particularly for Chinese and Indian vessels.
Next military steps in Iran war, e.g., ground conflict or negotiation progress.
Outcomes of US-China trade consultations and tariff policy changes.
Immediate reactions of global oil prices and stock markets to geopolitical news.
Europe's stance on Middle East conflict and energy alternative plans.
Russia-Ukraine conflict dynamics, including drone attacks and peace process.
Subsequent release of China's economic data to verify growth momentum.
Monetary policy signals from the Fed and other central banks on inflation and geopolitical risks.

Sources

China News Service / Xinhua Finance / Google News - World / Al Jazeera Middle East / ABC News / Yahoo News - World / The New York Times / Yonhap News TV

Reference Links

2026-03-16

2026-03-16

Updates

Scope and intensity of Iran's retaliatory actions against U.S. oil infrastructure
Whether shipping in the Strait of Hormuz resumes smoothly, and progress in forming a convoy alliance
Actual implementation and market reaction to the IEA petroleum reserve release
Whether the end-of-month U.S.-China summit proceeds as scheduled and details of any trade agreement
Further U.S. military assessment regarding Iran's Kharg Island oil facilities
Whether Russia's military operations in Ukraine escalate due to the Middle East conflict
Short-term impact of Gulf states' force majeure clauses on oil exports
Guidance from global inflation data for central bank policies, especially the oil-driven component

Sources

China News Service / RT News / Al Jazeera Middle East / Google News - World / Yonhap News TV / BBC News (Top) / The New York Times / Ukrinform

Reference Links

2026-03-15

2026-03-15

Updates

Specific targets and timing of Iran's retaliatory actions.
Status of Strait of Hormuz navigation and progress on multinational naval deployments.
Timeline for resuming loading operations at UAE ports.
Frontline dynamics in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and frequency of Black Sea attacks.
Subsequent policy details of China's '15th Five-Year Plan'.
Follow-up military actions from US troop increases in the Middle East.
Changes in global oil inventory and supply data.
Inflow data for safe-haven assets like gold and the US dollar.

Sources

China News Service / Google News - World / Al Jazeera Middle East / Ukrinform / Sky News / The New York Times / RT News

Reference Links

2026-03-14

2026-03-14

Updates

Whether Iran retaliates by attacking more oil facilities or closing the Strait of Hormuz.
Whether the U.S. follows through on warnings to strike Iranian oil facilities, and specific targets.
Navigation conditions in the Strait of Hormuz and progress on stranded tanker incidents.
Further responses from Turkey and NATO to Iranian missile threats.
Whether Russia proposes new mediation plans or escalates involvement.
Bank of Canada's interest rate decision on March 18 and comments on oil price inflation.
Global oil inventory and supply data to assess disruption impact.
Safe-haven asset fund flows, such as gold ETF holdings and dollar index changes.

Sources

Al Jazeera Middle East / Yonhap News TV / Times of India / Bank of Canada Press / Ukrinform / Google News - World / RT News / France 24 - France News

Reference Links

2026-03-13

2026-03-13

Updates

Actual navigation conditions in the Strait of Hormuz and movements of the US naval escort fleet.
Whether the US formally announces the release of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR).
Any statements or military reactions from Iran regarding US escort operations.
Signs of a new large-scale Russian offensive on the Ukraine front line.
Next US CPI and PCE inflation data, observing oil price transmission to core inflation.
Full release of China's '15th Five-Year Plan' and subsequent supporting policies from ministries.
Changes in commentary tone from major central bank (Fed, ECB) officials on oil price increases.
Whether Brent crude futures can stabilize above $100/barrel.

Sources

China News Service / Xinhua World / Xinhua Finance / France 24 #3 / France 24 #2 / Google News - World / Ukrinform / Al Jazeera Middle East

Reference Links

2026-03-12

2026-03-12

Updates

Navigation conditions in the Strait of Hormuz, including updates on ship attacks and blockade status.
Iran's subsequent retaliatory actions, such as drone or missile strike targets.
Execution progress and effectiveness of US and IEA petroleum reserve releases.
Progress of diplomatic initiatives by the G7 and other multilateral organizations.
Strategic autonomy movements by Middle Eastern countries like Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
Details of Trump administration trade investigations and responses from China and the EU.
Global inflation data, particularly the impact of energy prices on CPI.
Central bank policy signals, especially Federal Reserve comments on rising oil prices.

Sources

Xinhua World / China News Service / Xinhua Finance / RT News / Google News - World / Al Jazeera Middle East / Prime Minister of Canada - News / Ukrinform

Reference Links

2026-03-11

2026-03-11

Updates

Iran's next retaliatory actions, including missile attacks or strait blockade.
Intensity and scope of U.S. strikes on Tuesday, whether the 'most intense day' warning is fulfilled.
Shipping conditions and tanker traffic data in the Strait of Hormuz.
OPEC+ response to the oil price plunge, considering production cuts to support prices.
Bank of Canada's March 18 rate decision and updated inflation data.
Progress on EU unified stance regarding Iran, particularly German-French divisions.
Russian military activities in the Baltic Sea, whether escalating into a greater threat.
Global inflation data, especially trends in food and energy prices.

Sources

Xinhua Finance / Google News - World / Yonhap News TV / RT News / Yahoo News - World / Al Jazeera Middle East / BBC News (Top) / Sky News

Reference Links

2026-03-10

2026-03-10

Updates

Content of subsequent Trump-Putin calls and whether they advance a ceasefire agreement.
Specific measure announcements from the G7 finance ministers' meeting, such as joint oil reserve releases or production increase plans.
First public statement and actions from Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei.
Oil price trends, whether they retreat due to conflict de-escalation or remain elevated.
Opening performance of Asia-Pacific and European/US stock markets; monitor whether circuit breakers are triggered again.
Comments from central banks like the Fed on surging inflation, potentially affecting interest rate expectations.
Whether Iran further attacks Gulf states or expands the conflict scope.
Developments on the Ukraine frontlines and whether they are affected by the Middle East situation.

Sources

Al Jazeera Middle East / Google News - World / Yahoo News - World / RT News / Times of India / Xinhua World / Xinhua Finance / China News Service

Reference Links

2026-03-07

2026-03-07

Updates

Progress of the Iran conflict and potential spillover to the Strait of Hormuz or other Gulf countries.
Gulf oil production conditions and oil price trends; monitor further warnings from Qatar and others.
Fed's March policy meeting decision and interpretation of employment and inflation data.
Dynamics of Russia-Iran cooperation, including intelligence sharing and military support.
Global travel and aviation industry recovery; impact of Middle East flight cancellations.
Subsequent US economic data releases, such as inflation and retail sales.
International community reactions, particularly positions of the UN Security Council and European countries.
Changes in market risk-off sentiment; movements in gold and USD.

Sources

Xinhua World / Google News - World / BBC News (Top) / Al Jazeera Middle East / ABC News / BBC News (Business) / Yahoo News - World / Xinhua Finance

Reference Links

2026-03-05

2026-03-05

Updates

Results of Iran's new leadership election, particularly movements of Khamenei's second son, Mojtaba
Specific implementation date and exemption details for US tariff hike to 15%
Further news on secret US-Iran contact, including third-country role and negotiation progress
Middle East oil supply situation, particularly transit and security in the Strait of Hormuz
Reactions of global major stock markets (e.g., US, European, Asian) to geopolitical risks
Crude oil (Brent, WTI) and gold price trends, key resistance and support levels
US economic data, such as March employment report and inflation indicators
Latest developments in Russia-Ukraine conflict, especially attacks on energy infrastructure

Sources

The New York Times / Google News - World / Al Jazeera Middle East / Yonhap News TV / ANTARA News Jawa Timur / Times of India / ABC News / DW (Deutsche Welle)

Reference Links

2026-03-04

2026-03-04

Updates

Navigability of the Strait of Hormuz and implementation of Iranian threats.
Further Iranian retaliation actions, including attacks on US military bases or energy facilities.
Diplomatic interactions between the US and European countries, such as French aircraft carrier deployment and trade dispute developments.
Global oil inventory and supply data to assess shortage risks.
Subsequent policy statements from the Trump administration, particularly on military and trade matters.
Official reactions and potential involvement of Middle Eastern countries like Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
Responses of global central banks to inflationary pressures, especially interest rate decisions.
Market indicators of risk-off sentiment, such as the VIX index and gold price movements.

Sources

Al Jazeera Middle East / Yahoo News - World / Ukrinform / RT News / Xinhua Finance / Google News - World / BBC News (Business) / BBC News (Top)

Reference Links

2026-03-03

2026-03-03

Updates

Whether Iran actually implements Strait of Hormuz blockade and attacks ships, monitor global oil transportation data
US ground troop movements and signs of military escalation, follow Department of Defense and White House statements
OPEC+ production increase implementation and April production data, to assess supply response effectiveness
Spread of Middle East conflict to other countries like Lebanon or Saudi Arabia, monitor regional military activity
Impact of rising oil prices on global inflation, track CPI data and central bank policy signals
Performance of safe-haven assets, such as gold and the US dollar, monitor price fluctuations and position changes
Continued performance of US defense and energy stocks, as bellwethers for conflict-benefiting sectors
Countries' strategic petroleum reserve release plans, as short-term measures to counter oil price shock

Sources

Yonhap News TV / Al Jazeera Middle East / RT News / DW (Deutsche Welle) / Google News - World / China News Service / JETRO Business News

Reference Links

2026-03-02

2026-03-02

Updates

Election and decision-making of Iran's new leadership.
Restoration of shipping in Strait of Hormuz.
Further U.S. military actions in the Middle East.
Global oil inventory and price changes.
Diplomatic statements from major countries like China and Russia.
Progress in reopening Middle Eastern airspace.
Scale and targets of Iranian retaliatory actions.

Sources

Yonhap News TV / Google News - World / Xinhua World / RT News / China News Service / France 24 #3 / France 24 #2 / DW (Deutsche Welle)

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