Middle East

2 articles

Vast agricultural field under a bright sun, with a hand holding soil, symbolizing the impact of global events on farming.

Venture & Growth

Fertiliser Prices Drop as Middle East Disruption Fears Ease

Urea, a key nitrogen fertilizer, has plummeted to its lowest price this year, trading at $340 a short ton for July.

Rafael Montoya·June 20, 2026

Oil tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz under tense military watch amidst geopolitical escalation.

Finance & Markets

Iran closes Hormuz Strait after US strikes

The Jordanian Army stated its air defenses intercepted and shot down 20 missiles fired from Iran toward its Azraq area, signaling a rapid and dangerous escalation following US strikes.

Rafael Montoya·June 11, 2026