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April 10, 2026
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- Oil prices extended gains after US President Donald Trump threatened Iran with a usage fee for the Strait of Hormuz, coinciding with renewed Israeli airstrikes against Lebanon.
- Chinese President Xi Jinping reportedly intervened to assist a ceasefire bid, leveraging China’s economic ties to convince Iran to de-escalate following recent US military ultimatums.
- Saudi Arabia confirmed a significant drop in oil production and export capacity after drone strikes hit the East-West pipeline, a vital alternative route to the Strait of Hormuz.
- S&P Global Ratings lowered the Philippines’ credit outlook from positive to stable, citing the Middle East war’s impact on fiscal metrics and heightened external risks.
- Moody’s Ratings signaled that a prolonged Middle East conflict could trigger a sharp decline in cash sent home by overseas workers, threatening a primary Philippine economic pillar.
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