French President Macron has reportedly asked the G7 to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as soon as possible

French President Macron's call for the G7 to reopen the Strait of Hormuz highlights escalating geopolitical tensions in the region, particularly affecting oil and trade flows.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 11 Mar 2026, 15:03 UTCOn the live feed at 14:43 UTC — 8 more headlines followed before this page went public

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This move could signal potential disruptions in supply, which may drive commodity prices, especially oil and metals, higher as market participants position for increased risk. Watch for potential impacts on safe-haven assets as the situation develops.

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