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The U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum Thursday to open the Strait of Hormuz, ending a war.

Strait of Hormuz

Who
U.S., Iran
What
The U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum Thursday to open the Strait of Hormuz, ending a war.
When
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT · 1d 2h ago
Where
Strait of Hormuz ·
Why
ending a war that has upended global energy supply chains, pushed inflation higher and dented the outlook for growth.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

Economic damages from the nearly four months of war, including higher inflation and supply chain disruptions, are largely 'baked in' and will take months to unwind, affecting global growth forecasts and central bank policy.

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