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Strait of Hormuz Toll: The US reinstated a naval blockade and plans a 20% “safe passage” fee on commercial cargo transiting Hormuz, with Trump positioning the US as “guardian” of the strait—raising fresh shipping and energy-cost uncertainty. Markets Hit Risk Appetite: Oil jumped sharply on the escalation while tech and chip stocks slid, dragging US and regional equities; investors are now pricing in higher inflation pressure and more volatility. Sanctions Pressure on Iran: Washington also moved to squeeze Iran’s financial lifelines, targeting regime-linked networks and currency exchange houses, signaling tighter enforcement that could ripple through regional finance. EU Settlement Trade Fight: EU foreign ministers backed a ban on trade in goods from Israeli settlements, but a legal classification dispute could delay implementation. Israel Settlement Expansion: Israel approved 450 new housing units in Umm Lison, intensifying settlement and security concerns. Banking/FinTech Hiring: SMBC appointed Ivan Starcevic to lead CEEMEA debt financing from Dubai, a sign of continued capital markets focus in the region. Stablecoin Regulation: Israel advanced a draft bill to regulate stablecoins via licensing and supervision. Ethiopia Credit Policy: Ethiopia’s central bank removed a commercial lending credit cap as part of its monetary reform push.

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