Iran & Standard Chartered

Iran: The Iran war has caused significant turmoil in global markets, leading to a $9 trillion drop in March and impacting oil prices.

Standard Chartered: Standard Chartered's managing director of debt capital markets, Patrick Dupond, senses an 'undertone of risk' in the markets.

Iran: Iran's actions, including striking sites in nearby countries and issuing maps for safe passage, directly contribute to the instability and restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran also suggested it would be 'unreasonable' to proceed with peace talks due to Israel's actions.

Standard Chartered: Standard Chartered analysts provided insights into the logistical and security challenges affecting oil supply via the Strait of Hormuz.