Monday: Oil & US$ to rise as Strait closes again

Monday: Oil & US$ to rise as Strait closes again

April 19, 2026 · 8 min

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The episode discusses the expected rise in oil prices and the US dollar following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran, featuring insights from ANZ's Chief Economist.

Oil prices and the US dollar are expected to bounce in Asian trade this morning after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz again and attacked two ships over the weekend. Markets are focused on peace talks due this week, and also global PMI data. In our deep-dive interview, ANZ Group Chief Economist Richard Yetsenga sees the latest back and forth in the Iran conflict as edging towards resolution. Before accessing this podcast, please read the disclaimer at ⁠https://www.anz.com/institutional/five-in-five-podcast/⁠

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