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The International Energy Agency announced on Tuesday that global oil demand is expected to experience its most significant decline since the Covid-19 pandemic. This downturn, driven by major disruptions in global oil supplies due to the Iran war, is likely to result in substantial "demand destruction" from scarcity and rising prices. Interestingly, IMO, this situation may catalyse an even greater shift towards alternative energy sources.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2026/04/14/iran-war-shock-will-trigger-sharpest-drop-in-global-oil-demand-since-covid-19-iea-says/

Https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c78lleelxj4o

If the closure of The Strait of Hormuz keeps going or gets worse, GSK might run into problems with their supply chain regarding pharmaceutical materials. A lot of the active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and key chemicals for making drugs come from or pass through areas affected by these issues, which could lead to shortages or higher prices for these crucial materials.

Not content with decimating world trade, Judas backtracks:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c17v8y0z9z2o

Ed Davey...

"Trump, Putin, Farage… your boy took a hell of a beating. Congratulations to the people of Hungary for showing that populist extremists can be defeated – even despite Donald Trump’s best efforts."

Well said, Ed!

Spights,

No

You must be one of the few that tune in!

Re: Tяump's meddling, at a moment when the MAGA movement in the US is vulnerable and divided over the Iran war, and blocking of the Strait, they would lose a crucial supporter in Europe. This individual, [Viktor Orbán], not only provided inspiration through a Christian nationalist vision but also plays a vital role in the Tяump administration's efforts to destabilise the EU by directly aiding populist right-wing parties across the continent.

If Tяump acts on his threats, which he typically does not, to block the strait or escalates military actions, it will result in significant economic consequences, particularly for European and UK markets that depend heavily on oil imports and fertiliser from this area. Does Tяump ever think straight or even care, I would argue he's totally lost his mind. This indicates a level of desperation and represents a Pyrrhic victory that will not be well-received by his core supporters in the U.S. Meanwhile, mad Tяump has sent his influence team to back Viktor Mihály Orbán in an area of Europe that should have nothing to do with him. After years of facilitating Brexit, they would love Orbán to remain in order to pressure further cracks. It would appear, judging by the polls, that it might backfire. The younger demographic seem to be anti-Tяump and pro-EU. If it's a close run race Tяump manipulators will be back.

As, someone else pointed out, China won't remain always on the sidelines if this continues.

Places for People is a prominent UK housing association known for its role in developing and managing affordable and sustainable housing. Places for People confirmed that infrastructure works will start in the coming weeks while development of the first homes will start in late 2029:

https://www.insidehousing.co.uk/news/places-for-people-reveals-joint-venture-with-major-house-builder-to-deliver-8500-home-garden-town-96599

Harmonica, just to clarify, I agree with you.

Harmonica,

Trump lost it a long time ago, in more ways than one. He's so insane he might as well rename himself 'Satoshi Nakamoto'. He probably believes he is the said person.

You need to elaborate, otherwise you're saying nothing.

Places for People and Barratt Redrow are teaming up to create a new town with 8,500 homes in Hertfordshire.

They plan to build six connected villages on the edge of Gilston, just north of Harlow, including nearly 2,000 affordable homes.

Tяump wins absolutely nothing, again!

https://open.substack.com/pub/robertreich/p/how-to-defeat-trump-every-time?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

Last night’s showdown was a clear victory for Iran and a clear defeat for Trump — although he’ll of course frame it as a victory.

https://open.substack.com/pub/robertreich/p/how-to-defeat-trump-every-time?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

Trump is already blaming the American public for his failure to achieve his objectives in Iran:

https://open.substack.com/pub/robertreich/p/trump-has-really-seriously-frighteningly?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

'Tehran has accused Tяump of madness'

Whatever makes them think that?

Well, if a staunch Republican like Marjorie Taylor Greene can see it, I guess everyone should be able to.

https://open.substack.com/pub/robertreich/p/final-thought-hes-seriously-out-of?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

Dick,

You're welcome!

If you're battling insomnia, try picking up a copy of 'The Art of the Deal.' With gems like "I have a great instinct for money," you'll be snoozing soundly in no time. It's's the perfect lullaby for the restless!

The UK holds sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, which entails responsibility for governance and defense. Nonetheless, the Falkland Islands Government (FIG) functions within this framework and is authorised to make decisions regarding the exploration and utilisation of natural resources. Consequently, while the reserves are not directly owned by the UK government, they remain under British jurisdiction. In practical terms, the Falkland Islands Government (FIG) has control over local matters, including natural resources, but it functions within the legal and political framework set by the UK. This is akin to how Jersey operates as a Crown Dependency. Therefore, arguably, the FIG can be viewed as a proxy for the UK's interests in the area, similar to Jersey’s relationship with the UK.

If Tяump is telling the UK: 'Get your own oil'

Maybe we should, but not necessarily from where he fears to go himself.