When energy prices rise, governments should help households before central banks raise rates

The energy lens matters because the Strait of Hormuz carries a large share of global seaborne crude oil and LNG. That makes this story bigger than battlefield developments alone.

How the world produces, moves, and consumes energy across fossil, nuclear, and renewable sources.

How issuers manage money supply, inflation, and interest rates. These rules make or break a currency's credibility as a store of value.