April 10: Impact of US-Iran War on International Economy, Financial Markets, and Livelihoods

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Since the fragile ceasefire between Iran and the United States was announced, the first non-Iranian oil tanker passed through the Strait of Hormuz on April 9. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered its global economic growth forecast due to the Middle East war and warned that up to $50 billion in emergency aid may be needed. Attacks on Saudi Arabian energy facilities reduced daily crude oil production by approximately 600,000 barrels. The Japanese government plans to release an additional 20 days' worth of national oil reserves starting in early May, anticipating continued instability in the Strait of Hormuz. Thailand's tourism industry has also been severely impacted by the decline in Middle Eastern tourists.