# International Monetary Fund

Type: organization

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-10**: Global Austerity — India, Thailand, and the Philippines implement energy-saving measures affecting retail and labor.
- **2026-03-09**: Price Peak — Oil hits a peak of nearly $120 per barrel before settling near $90.
- **2026-03-02**: Energy Shock Begins — Oil and fertilizer prices begin rapid ascent as shipping routes are blocked.
- **2026-02-28**: Missile Strikes — U.S. and Israeli strikes kill Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei; Strait of Hormuz effectively closes.
- **2026-02-27**: Pre-Conflict Pricing — Oil prices trade stably below $70 per barrel.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Iran Conflict and Hormuz Closure Trigger Global Retail and Supply Shock
2026-03-11 00:11:38 · Sentiment: Very Bearish · Impact: 9/10 · Sources: 6

The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz following the death of Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has sent oil prices soaring to $120, directly impacting global retail operations and consumer spending. With 20 million barrels of oil per day removed from the market, businesses face surging logistics costs and an intensifying inflationary environment.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/iran-war-global-economic-impact-retail-logistics

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