• 27 August 2026
  • Market: Crude, LPG / NGLs, Oil Products, Freight

Strait Talk: Economic warfare

Markets are facing a new wave of uncertainty.

In this week's Strait Talk, Argus experts examine the potential economic fallout from the latest policy moves by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, growing US pressure on China to align with new sanctions measures, and the implications for global trade and energy markets.

The discussion also explores how Middle East crude exports are adapting to an evolving geopolitical landscape, what this means for global oil flows, and the risks traders should be watching in the months ahead.

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