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Witkoff and Kushner to meet Iranian foreign minister in Pakistan: White House

Witkoff, Kushner expected to meet with Iran's foreign minister

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Trump's oil export surge — and ceiling

Why Gulf countries are seeking dollar help

Luxury demand hit by Middle East tensions

Iran deploys more mines in the Strait of Hormuz, sources say

U.S. sailor en route to Strait of Hormuz sidelined by monkey attack

U.S. sailor en route to Hormuz sidelined by monkey attack

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Axios Macro

Supply chain cracks constrain AI boom

Oil prices and stocks are talking past each other right now

China stockpiled huge amounts of oil before Iran war

A bar chart that compares estimated strategic crude oil reserves in select countries as of December 2025. China holds 1.397 billion barrels, far above the United States at 413 million and Japan at 263 million. India has the smallest reserve shown at 21 million barrels.

Barrels of strategic crude oil reserves in select countries

Data: U.S. Energy Information Administration; Chart: Amy Harder/Axios

Charted: The Trump bump

Two line charts showing S&P 500 futures from 3am to 4pm on March 23 and April 17, 2026. On March 23, futures spiked after Trump posted about peace talks. On April 17, they plunged after Trump posted that the Strait of Hormuz was open, but then recovered throughout the day.

S&P 500 futures

Data: Financial Modeling Prep; Chart: Erin Davis/Axios Visuals

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