-
China launches two commercial investigations against the United States: China has opened two investigations into American actions related to supply chains and renewable energy products. This initiative is seen as a retaliatory measure against American commercial investigations conducted on the eve of the summit between the leaders of the two countries.
-
Middle Eastern producers release oil reserves to Japan: On March 27, Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry Ryosei Akazawa announced that Middle Eastern producers had begun releasing oil stocks to Japan jointly. This measure aims to complement the supply from public and private reserves and alleviate concerns related to supply in the context of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
-
The price of oil could reach $200/barrel if the conflict in the Middle East continues: Macquarie Group Ltd. predicts that the price of oil could reach a record $200/barrel if the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran continues until June 2026 and the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked. In a recently published report, analysts from Macquarie Group Ltd. estimate that a conflict extending until the end of the second quarter of this year would drive oil prices to historical levels.
-
Global LNG supply faces a double shock: Three liquefied natural gas (LNG) production plants in Australia have been forced to reduce their production due to Tropical Cyclone Narelle, dealing another blow to key Asian customers already weakened by supply disruptions from Qatar. This situation arises at a delicate moment for the global LNG market, following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the halt of the world’s largest LNG plant in Qatar due to Iranian military activities.
-
The US dollar is set to achieve its strongest surge since July 2025: the American currency is on track to have its most successful month since July 2025, with the conflict in the Middle East disrupting investment strategies regarding the main world reserve currency. The Bloomberg US dollar index has risen by over 2% since the beginning of March 2026, driven by capital inflows to safe-haven assets and the reduced probability of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut, as the conflict leads to an energy price spike.
-
South Korea: The aviation sector is facing a double shock due to the conflict in the Middle East: South Korea’s aviation sector is entering a challenging period as the prolonged conflict in the Middle East disrupts aircraft fuel supply, leading to increased operating costs and forcing airlines to simultaneously raise surcharges and reduce flights.
-
Singapore announces its ambition to become a global hub for gold trading: Singapore has just announced its intention to strengthen its position as a global hub for gold trading. This project comes amidst growing investor interest in storage and trading of this precious metal in Singapore.
Source: https://baotintuc.vn/kinh-te/diem-tin-kinh-te-the-gioi-noi-bat-ngay-2732026-20260327211731065.htm
