Houthis' Saudi blockade, oil prices, India's Gen Z and Taco Bell lawsuits

Houthis' Saudi blockade, oil prices, India's Gen Z and Taco Bell lawsuits

July 21, 2026 · 13 min

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The episode discusses Yemen's Houthis' blockade, oil prices stability, protests in India led by Gen Z, and lawsuits against Taco Bell.

Yemen's Houthis announce a Saudi naval blockade, threatening the Red Sea export route and opening a new front in the U.S.-Iran war. Despite one of the biggest oil supply shocks in history, prices haven't soared. Thousands march in India to demand the resignation of the education minister, the biggest confrontation yet for the Gen Z-led Cockroach Janta Party. And Taco Bell faces a wave of lawsuits after contaminated lettuce leaves thousands sick and more than 100 hospitalized. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Organizations: Houthis, U.S., Iran, Cockroach Janta Party, Taco Bell

Places: Saudi, Red Sea, India

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