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Commodities: Hormuz Remains Blocked For Now

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Oil prices rebounded sharply on Thursday after a historic 2020-level drop, with ICE Brent climbing over 3% to exceed $97/barrel amid persistent Strait of Hormuz blockade concerns. Iran’s parliamentary speaker accused the U.S. of violating a temporary ceasefire, triggering gold price volatility as safe-haven demand fluctuated overnight. Ukraine’s grain exports plunged 31% year-on-year to 26.8 million tons in the 2025/26 marketing year, per Agriculture Ministry data, worsening global food supply pressures. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue disrupting commodity flows, with Hormuz’s closure sustaining upward pressure on energy markets despite short-term price corrections. Analysts warn prolonged Hormuz blockades and Ukraine’s export decline could deepen inflationary risks, complicating central bank policies amid fragile economic recovery.
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ING Economic and Financial Analysis5.31K FollowersFollow5ShareSavePlay(7min)CommentsSummaryOil prices rebounded on Thursday after suffering their sharpest daily drop since April 2020, with ICE Brent rising more than 3% to trade back above USD 97/bbl.Gold pared earlier gains after Iran’s parliamentary speaker said last night a temporary ceasefire with the US had been violated.Data from Ukraine’s Agriculture Ministry shows that grain and legume exports in the 2025/26 marketing year have fallen to around 26.8mt as of 8 April, down 31% year-on-year.

Getty Images By Ewa Manthey, Commodities Strategist | Warren Patterson, Head of Commodities Strategy Energy – Oil rebounds amid Hormuz uncertainty Oil prices rebounded on Thursday after suffering their sharpest daily drop since April 2020, with ICE Brent rising moreThis article was written byING Economic and Financial Analysis5.31K FollowersFollowFrom Trump to trade, FX to Brexit, ING’s global economists have it covered. Go to ING.com/THINK to stay a step ahead. We’re sorry we can’t reply to individuals' comments.Content disclaimer: The information in the publication is not an investment recommendation and it is not investment, legal or tax advice or an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any financial instrument.This publication has been prepared by ING solely for information purposes without regard to any particular user's investment objectives, financial situation, or means. For our full disclaimer please click here.

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