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Tensions between Israel and Iran have intensified, with recent strikes on key oil and gas facilities sending shockwaves through global markets.
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Middle East Conflict & Oil Prices Surge – A Global Economic Wake-Up Call Swiss International University (SIU)
The News: Israel-Iran Tensions Escalate • • Recent airstrikes have hit critical oil and gas facilities in Israel and Iran. • • Brent crude oil surged over 7% in one day. • • Iran’s oil exports dropped from 1.7 million to just 100,000 barrels/day. • • Israeli gas production cut by two-thirds. • • Threats to Strait of Hormuz could push oil over $100/barrel.
Global Economic Impact • • Rising oil and shipping costs • • Inflationary pressures increase • • Stock market volatility spikes • • Central banks may delay interest rate cuts • • Global supply chains under stress
Why It Matters to Students at SIU • • Real-time case study for Finance, Economics, and IR students • • Links to commodity pricing, inflation, and global trade models • • Opportunity for research, debate, and strategic analysis • • Understanding how geopolitical risk affects the real world
SIU’s Global Relevance • • SIU connects students to real-world developments across Zurich, Dubai, Bishkek, Lucerne, Riga, and London. • • Stay informed, stay prepared. • • Learn more: www.swissuniversity.com • #OilCrisis2025 #MiddleEastTensions #GlobalMarkets #SIUUpdates #GeopoliticsAndEconomy