US & Iran Trade Fresh Strikes, SK Hynix Shares Fall Most on Record | The Opening Trade 7/13/2026
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Oil gained after the US carried out another wave of strikes against Iran, with the two sides disputing whether the Strait of Hormuz was open. Global benchmark Brent earlier approached $80, before...
Oil gained after the US carried out another wave of strikes against Iran, with the two sides disputing whether the Strait of Hormuz was open. Global benchmark Brent earlier approached $80, before paring some of the increase. The US on Sunday struck dozens of targets to degrade Iran’s ability to attack international shipping through the waterway. Iran said the strait would be closed “until further notice,” though Western navies insisted it remained open. South Korea’s AI-fueled stock rally came under renewed pressure Monday as SK Hynix tumbled by a record 15%, underscoring growing investor concerns that the boom had become overstretched. The Opening Trade has everything you need to know as markets open across Europe. With analysis you won't find anywhere else, we break down the biggest stories of the day and speak to top guests who have skin in the game. Hosted by Anna Edwards and Tom Mackenzie. (Source: Bloomberg)
Glass House Analysis
International economic policy has concrete impacts far beyond diplomatic circles. Tariffs show up in the price of goods at stores, supply chain disruptions affect whether products are on shelves, and trade tensions can mean job losses in export-dependent industries. The globalized economy means that decisions made abroad can affect workers and consumers domestically.
Energy prices affect virtually every aspect of daily life—from commuting costs to heating bills to the price of groceries (which must be transported). For working families, energy represents one of the most volatile and impactful line items in their budgets. Energy policy decisions ripple through the economy, affecting everything from manufacturing competitiveness to household financial stress.
The implications extend beyond the immediate news cycle. Every economic development creates ripples that affect employment, prices, and opportunities in ways that may not be immediately visible but are deeply felt. By tracking these connections, we can better understand how the economy truly works—not as an abstract machine, but as a human system shaped by and shaping the lives of millions.
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