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2026-04-06 09:55:58
[The Strait of Hormuz Crisis Enters a Critical Moment: Attacks Continue Despite Toll Payments, Inflationary Shocks Already Arrive] ⑴ Ships from countries that agreed to pay fees to Iranian authorities had been passing through the Strait of Hormuz, but attacks on these ships continued this week, indicating the conflict is far from over. The US ISM Manufacturing Prices Paid Index surged in March, with prices for polyethylene, made from hydrocarbons, also rising. ⑵ Despite facing gasoline prices exceeding $4 per gallon for the first time since 2022, inflation expectations remain stable. If Iran continues to target regional energy supplies, economic and financial losses will become irreversible by mid-April. ⑶ Since the outbreak of the war, the chances of a Democratic sweep of Congress have been steadily increasing. If the situation continues to deteriorate, it will likely push for regime change. Some conflict data originally scheduled for Monday's update were delayed until Tuesday due to Easter Monday.
