5 in 5 with ANZ
5 in 5 with ANZ
ANZ
Monday: Middle East conflict escalates
9 minutes Posted Mar 15, 2026 at 6:52 pm.
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The Strait of Hormuz remains shut to oil tankers as the Middle East conflict escalates. The US strikes Kharg Island & Iran attacks oil facilities in the UAE. Oil is expected to rise over US$100 a barrel in Asian trade later today.
And then our deep-dive interview, ANZ Group Chief Economist Richard Yetsenga analyses the risk now facing central banks and consumers as the Strait remains closed at the start of a third week.
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