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Arabia deal with the Houthis?", "source": "Al Jazeera", "link": "https://www.aljazeera.com/video/inside-story/2026/9/20/how-will-saudi-arabia-deal-with-the-houthis?traffic_source=rss", "score": 47, "date": "2026-09-21" }, { "title": "Denmark says ‘binding’ US deal on Greenland won’t compromise sovereignty", "source": "Al Jazeera", "link": "https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/19/denmark-says-binding-us-deal-on-greenland-wont-compromise-sovereignty?traffic_source=rss", "score": 38, "date": "2026-09-20" }, { "title": "US and Denmark reach deal over Greenland after Trump annexation threats", "source": "BBC World", "link": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c63d7lexyym1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss", "score": 32, "date": "2026-09-19" } ], "narrative": "World tension started the month at its lowest point of 52 on September 1st, remaining in the Moderate zone overall with a monthly average of 58.5. 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Tensions were pushed up by concerns surrounding the Iran war and conflict in the Strait of Hormuz, which sparked fears of a historic hunger crisis, rising food and energy costs, and threats to global rice supplies. Additional strain came from fertilizer market risks caused by the Middle East conflict, especially for countries like Brazil and the U.S. Some relief occurred early in the month due to flattening grain demand in China, alongside advancements in 3D printing electronics by rice researchers. 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a high of 59 on May 23 and a low of 39 on May 29. Early in the month, headlines regarding baseball offensive depth and an injury scare lifted index tension. Major ongoing concerns also pushed tension up, including the Strait of Hormuz conflict threatening global food prices, rising fertilizer and energy costs for South American farmers, and severe hunger risks in Somalia and Sudan. Later, a low-carbon ammonia agreement between PepsiCo and TalusAg offered a calming influence. 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Tensions quickly dropped the next day to hit a low of 34 on June 13, aided by a Rice student startup raising $1.85 million for a medical cargo drone transport system. Pressure ticked back up later in the month as the Iran conflict put strain on Nigeria's fuel, fertilizer, and food prices. Overall, the index averaged 37.0 for the month, while global reports warned of persistent threats to farmers and visible fertilizer shocks tied to the Strait of Hormuz crisis.", "engine_note": "Scores in this month were computed by the first-generation engine (v1).", "generated_utc": "2026-09-17 11:04", "locked": true }, "2026-07": { "index": "food", "slug": "food-security", "name": "Food Security Index", "month": "2026-07", "days": 31, "avg": 41.2, "max": 50, "peak_date": "2026-07-22", "min": 33, "low_date": "2026-07-31", "moves": [ { "date": "2026-07-23", "score": 40, "delta": -10, "headlines": [ { "title": "Accelerating discovery: Rice receives nearly $20M NSF award for AI-powered materials laboratory", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivgFBVV95cUxQV01fQXI0czZzMzltcGZxSkFlWkVwc1N0SUd0YUJIUUo5eXpkOEVtVzllTDVBblpvRThRS0ZNRkRwY05oOXBPd1lGa2I3cTlMNndVMGRXeUQtZ0hyQ3Q3dDg0UXlDVllPSlFXMGdyZHRHS2owNFFZUHRWckM1czBsMndpd3NlU0N1al9jN2ZaZU1JQ29VeXh6QnJ3QjJmUGhVS1BLbG1hYWpWQktrU1VaTmxDbVhVWWRfUm84WHV3?oc=5", "source": "Rice University" }, { "title": "Rice researchers earn 2 DOE Genesis Mission awards", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiigFBVV95cUxNaEw0UUY0dTVueGRYYk8tWmZfX2I3VVpLUXFKWWFJZjBrT1hVUmVKbEpONm9yS05hNnJMVDBhcTFzVEROU3pSbEw4dlhWNlc4dG80eUt1MnhaYS00RTlPclB0WkFPUTFJWHhCcXNDdzVuME5ISzFaTENuU2l4OEVoanFVMFdxWFJab3c?oc=5", "source": "Rice University" } ] }, { "date": "2026-07-11", "score": 41, "delta": -3, "headlines": [ { "title": "Heat wave drops grain production estimates in EU, UK", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimgFBVV95cUxOWUZwUXUtdEhEYndZdTQ5QXFNU290M2o2WWJ2TGttNktJSm1nMTRDd3JBbG9qc0d6Yk16WHFMZ2QtWmV1NWh0SDFYbktvN09IVHhhMTk3dXBvdFFzVVktejlmTGxYY0hJU3ZDZi10UWltbVV6UE9odGxlRjE3TlZaTFU4SUpPbjlrZm1CZk9RYnB2OGtWaDROWklR?oc=5", "source": "World Grain" }, { "title": "A promising tale from Senegal of fish, rice .... and dangerous worms", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijwFBVV95cUxQVGpmak1jRDdQd2k0Nm00Z3R2Y3MtYXEwQkFQeS1WWWxYcnFUa1cxeFgzekNMcUZHTHNxbEMzVlBRR3Q3S1QxTUxGWTNBZkl0TUp4YnE1bmNKRnZFN290SFRrdjNxMnVHQm9rbVE2MktlUWQ4SkJXRlRwOGIteXVZVy1MOUlsdmx0T3FRdjRVaw?oc=5", "source": "npr.org" } ] }, { "date": "2026-07-12", "score": 44, "delta": 3, "headlines": [ { "title": "A promising tale from Senegal of fish, rice .... and dangerous worms", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijwFBVV95cUxQVGpmak1jRDdQd2k0Nm00Z3R2Y3MtYXEwQkFQeS1WWWxYcnFUa1cxeFgzekNMcUZHTHNxbEMzVlBRR3Q3S1QxTUxGWTNBZkl0TUp4YnE1bmNKRnZFN290SFRrdjNxMnVHQm9rbVE2MktlUWQ4SkJXRlRwOGIteXVZVy1MOUlsdmx0T3FRdjRVaw?oc=5", "source": "npr.org" }, { "title": "First-timers Schlittler, Rice join Judge, Belli on All-Star team", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMingFBVV95cUxORnFjNEotT19pN0RyWlJNZGx2LU5yMzRyWUl6QWJ2RXFxWGx4cVlaQUhEOTZ2N2YxNGgwZkVpYW9fRjg3d3RfeUIwSGtGS3Voa0sxVVJsME5ReUJSRU5mRm9QZ1RJSFJyQ1ZQdlp6U0dEbmFTOWFYQ21GNEl0aVFOVDNPS1BpSzc0T1JtYWlaajZhbDRfbElyMDNUNWl0dw?oc=5", "source": "MLB.com" } ] }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "score": 47, "delta": 3, "headlines": [ { "title": "Fertilizer costs worry farmers as Iran conflict continues", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipAFBVV95cUxOWDlOajY5SnYxYkpHUjJQb202aHpKOXlRU1VvY2F1bXhPaGgtdW1YQnpCamI1WGlsQ1lQTjJFeldBVmpWck04RmxBMDdJT19wb1hTbmdGMkJ4QU9CMXZwdV9DeXE2QTFyRXF6bldwalZLcl9VcDFiN1dNc2VzeHRBbG1LbzRkNzBlQmxSaEhkNXRVNldoZTdSUEw4d0JLMFlOdlkwbA?oc=5", "source": "marketplace.org" }, { "title": "Fire district warns of ‘dangerously combustible’ wheat chaff during harvest", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirwFBVV95cUxQSXcwSEhmTW1XUEVMY2M4aVp4UDUzQ01udFpWLWdHdzlfYXFEcS0yUklnN05XRnI4bGtEVldlcW1fODVKWXR6OVlOa2RibHFaSGc2ajVkaDZ5NklwYjU3cmZJRV9hU09ldlg2bUtpV29YMlhEZDZ3dTdQbUQ5cnVJNGtGQXphdW9XcWktWVpVZEo1TWlCT0hORmQ2cEVKSVN6aC1qZzRiYXh1MHJTSXpv?oc=5", "source": "Capital Press" } ] } ], "headlines": [ { "title": "The Iran War threatened a food crisis. The next Gulf conflict could do the same.", "source": "reuters.com", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMic0FVX3lxTFA1dEx6ekdtMWswNHBjUEhfbURVWTUwRnk4WS0xYVR1YVk4cEliZjl0NnpuazF2YnMyYXBKMzIweUkyV05XWjlncXFwQVFIa2h4Y1dMd1Frb0tYendTRGFVRzRXWGlidFJ2eUJWTDRSWnU4SG8?oc=5", "score": 64, "date": "2026-07-09" }, { "title": "Strait of Hormuz crisis: Fertilizer scarcity will affect next harvests and food supplies, FAO warns", "source": "fao.org", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi1AFBVV95cUxOTkR1aS1IejVSczFqSU1PRldFZW9iQS10MFVlcjRpamhqaENOMDJiOFEwZ0pxanVUM21IMmxnckxxNnJSLVN5RV91aUQ2T3VXR2cwandGeFBZWDktRDFLRmlFWEZ3a1doV3B6Q2ZlT1dFQlJWZUg2MjBUOUhhd2JxYmt3bGIyQkU0b2FqN1VlaVpPTXFCVGVhOVJ6N1p6MXhKOC1ZLUI0czEzLU03TmJOYkFxYVk5SlVoUjNxbnZ0UVBTMC1zUmYxdjlyeTdBdzhWbkp3ag?oc=5", "score": 50, "date": "2026-07-05" }, { "title": "UN's worst-case scenario: Energy and fertilizer shock from Iran war could push nearly 19 million more into chronic hunger by 2030", "source": "Fortune", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMibEFVX3lxTE5PVEdtRTFCekwwX0NzVzZBUy1oOU1xMUFZZnVyZXZ1ek9mYVpKV1lOUm0yTGNWREtMWGFUSVBnd0ZlYjZnNHFKUi14ZVVIRldYaG94S3VyOXd4UHhHeG1PVy1SR2lQLUZtamUwRg?oc=5", "score": 49, "date": "2026-07-21" }, { "title": "How a fertilizer shortage caused by the Iran war could affect U.S. food prices", "source": "npr.org", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiggFBVV95cUxOSVpwUzVtT0FFZDQ4ekV6aHdYVUpocWJLbHg5Z19EVV92WkF4Yi1zMmRhOUhnTTVKaGJZV1Z5c2dFaW1oVEEyem9BcERXVXBzNEZ3U3BDMFVXazdhdTFHa240cGJ3MEVoUlBfaWlGZU5mWjFpTlg0dkJjVkJSVGhyQ1Jn?oc=5", "score": 40, "date": "2026-07-03" }, { "title": "Fertilizer costs worry farmers as Iran conflict continues", "source": "marketplace.org", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipAFBVV95cUxOWDlOajY5SnYxYkpHUjJQb202aHpKOXlRU1VvY2F1bXhPaGgtdW1YQnpCamI1WGlsQ1lQTjJFeldBVmpWck04RmxBMDdJT19wb1hTbmdGMkJ4QU9CMXZwdV9DeXE2QTFyRXF6bldwalZLcl9VcDFiN1dNc2VzeHRBbG1LbzRkNzBlQmxSaEhkNXRVNldoZTdSUEw4d0JLMFlOdlkwbA?oc=5", "score": 40, "date": "2026-07-15" }, { "title": "What the Hormuz Crisis Teaches Us About Agriculture’s Strategic Vulnerability", "source": "International Institute for Sustainable Development", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimwFBVV95cUxQaldOZWlnQWhhMTVESFM4WGRtUUg0YTMtTXV0azBHeFdHQ3Vkc1pTVjRVQW9oQWoxVGJNVW9PZWNDMUNmdFVSaGxNTmhtQ19VVS1kN084cmdNX0lFaGpxMnhRX1VvMllzSTI4SVJKbEp1MC1Ja0I1RnRtZEZ0NTFCbVBYRHQ5bXluTXJUQl9yTW1SWTdhZ0tUUF9jNA?oc=5", "score": 38, "date": "2026-07-31" }, { "title": "Global warming threatens rice harvests more than crop models predict, study warns", "source": "Phys.org", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiekFVX3lxTE9xbjBycjh2amgwYnRtWHJOTzlxSmwwaWF5XzhwSjB2by1xZzc5UUhBZ3pYLUdudWpyeXQ4RFFvTVk2MU1BZ0tFR19XUXJ3VTFORkw0MC1GcXUzVWdDMk9rbXBqLWNpOVF3Z0xTd0NFUjhRWGEtZ3J4UUJB?oc=5", "score": 38, "date": "2026-07-29" }, { "title": "Accelerating discovery: Rice receives nearly $20M NSF award for AI-powered materials laboratory", "source": "Rice University", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivgFBVV95cUxQV01fQXI0czZzMzltcGZxSkFlWkVwc1N0SUd0YUJIUUo5eXpkOEVtVzllTDVBblpvRThRS0ZNRkRwY05oOXBPd1lGa2I3cTlMNndVMGRXeUQtZ0hyQ3Q3dDg0UXlDVllPSlFXMGdyZHRHS2owNFFZUHRWckM1czBsMndpd3NlU0N1al9jN2ZaZU1JQ29VeXh6QnJ3QjJmUGhVS1BLbG1hYWpWQktrU1VaTmxDbVhVWWRfUm84WHV3?oc=5", "score": 35, "date": "2026-07-23" } ], "calming": [ { "title": "Bayer signs licensing agreement with RAGT and begins broad hybrid wheat commercialization by early 2030s", "source": "bayer.com", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi1gFBVV95cUxOaDBfV1FNUm82TlVWSEVMNjYyVzU2RjFtZGRwTUJLS3RwVFp5Q0lQV0hwQ2tuQUpVS3gzU2F6ZUtVMC1TLUpvbUZRRmVFcFRXVllWcThrdUc4eEEyY01nVFhMS2cxVXpVVmtuYnlweTVQN1lsMkw3aFYwS3k1V19CTjVSUUhMLThjclpFbF92VzY0RHhCMGwxQ0prX0wyQkxqVUQ4Z01Mdk5kY3ZTbEdZejkwM3E1cHRqWTFCX0xsYW1FcF9qcjF4dmo3d25yck11eUdIU0RR?oc=5", "score": 23, "date": "2026-07-15" } ], "narrative": "The Food Security Index averaged 41.2 out of 50 in July 2026, reaching a high point on July 22. Tension was driven up by fears that the war in Iran and the Strait of Hormuz crisis could cause fertilizer shortages, raising food prices and threatening future harvests. A summer heatwave also pushed pressure up by dropping grain production estimates in the EU and UK. Things calmed down toward the end of the month following an award announcement for an AI-powered materials lab at Rice University, helping the index hit its lowest level of 33 on July 31.", "engine_note": "Scores in this month were computed by the first-generation engine (v1).", "generated_utc": "2026-09-17 11:04", "locked": true }, "2026-08": { "index": "food", "slug": "food-security", "name": "Food Security Index", "month": "2026-08", "days": 31, "avg": 39.9, "max": 54, "peak_date": "2026-08-28", "min": 31, "low_date": "2026-08-01", "moves": [ { "date": "2026-08-22", "score": 39, "delta": -5, "headlines": [ { "title": "Ukraine's farmers struggle to sell harvest amid war, drought", "link": 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Trade Spats", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijAFBVV95cUxQZVdmZVA5MjBDNkpYQVJYM3VTWkE2QXpKWmNrYUdSZnUwN0xSTy1HUWhrWTA3M1RtSHp5ZGpQQVFZRXZIb1hXYWcyZXFYVm1VU0p2SGN1cS1QZ3ZWQ29WWHNkSEpiMFgzYWpkVlNBTXJJQlRmaVVwUmxEWTVPNTJBX0FfRHZKMGxrN05IOA?oc=5", "source": "The New York Times" }, { "title": "Four scenarios for a looming global food crisis", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirAFBVV95cUxQYnJZZHBaYVNwdERvVURCMHJlc0Q4QTllSndDck1rY2dLS1FQSkt6X2NGOFlNYlQ5WGx3bFVzd3VZU2VJdlplbGF6eUtiYWthazRlMlJKeDdraUNpbjRXZm05enpXSDIzUXdVUzFoNE5YanJhbE53Q2lUYlRRUzItdXk3MWhPcnFPb1ROQS11NmM2S0xWTGdNTF9ndkNaTzlSLWlYbEhCMlJBal9M?oc=5", "source": "Atlantic Council" } ] }, { "date": "2026-08-26", "score": 50, "delta": 5, "headlines": [ { "title": "Grain exports stall as Ukraine steps up attacks on Russia", "link": 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Early in the month, tension was eased by positive developments, including Google's large rice-methane carbon credit deal in India and U.S. wheat producers welcoming new Food for Peace provisions. However, pressures quickly built up as conflict, extreme weather, hunger warfare, and a fertilizer crisis began straining global food supplies and driving prices higher. Uncertainty grew further when JP Morgan struggled to forecast oil prices due to the war between the U.S. and Iran, causing a sharp 10-point jump in the index. 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Tension was driven up as the dollar hit a one-year high on bets of a Fed rate hike, while Japan repeatedly issued warnings to defend the yen as traders pushed it toward the 160 intervention zone. The ECB also hiked interest rates for the first time since 2023 as an Iran war increased energy costs. Later in the month, pressure eased slightly when the dollar softened after Iran and Israel agreed to halt strikes. 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Early in the month, market tension was driven up by an intensifying U.S.-Iran conflict, broader Russian sanctions, and the yen sliding toward 170 on the dollar due to pension doubts. Conditions began to calm as the dollar faded from its one-week high and traders grew wary of potential intervention risks. Stress dropped further late in the month, including notable single-day falls of 11 and 5 points, as the Bank of Japan held interest rates at 1% while warning that core inflation could exceed its target. 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following a landmark intervention and a weaker dollar driven by optimism over Iran talks. However, tensions rose the following day after news surfaced about how the U.S.-Japan intervention might reshape global currency markets. Pressure spiked to a monthly high of 18 on August 19 when headlines revealed that many Fed officials believe higher interest rates will be needed if inflation remains elevated. 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"score": 56, "date": "2026-04-28" }, { "title": "UPDATED: Two U.S. Warships Sail Through Strait of Hormuz to Establish New Route for Merchant Ships", "source": "USNI News", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivgFBVV95cUxNb1M5VUZVV0lCdXdjam9BXzVpRGRMZ08xcTdqemhBQXV4X0RzcGViMkJMdHNpSVZxcXBXRURLaWxvSFV5dmtVUDctZnQ2Ry01VUxZdG54Yy11LVJEUk9IODgtcFVEWGVpbU9MZTFxdFo5a2UyVi1GMlZYMThNcWt4bEl4OVJEc3pTdXJxeUYyUk0waTFDYnZ1UjhGOVlhVG1UVHdGc2JUZEdCSUN0VGZJb0VMMjlybE1KelhTakV3?oc=5", "score": 56, "date": "2026-04-11" }, { "title": "Coercing Iran: Why Trump’s Hormuz Blockade Has a Short Fuse", "source": "Council on Foreign Relations", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijwFBVV95cUxPZzFkRjZBU0xQbm9TMDBDTklaVE5qWE5xdEVJMUxocW4xeS1FdHd1akROS2tjUnBMXzRsV0hJbEc0SXJrSHdDUXZhT1hBeEpaZlNyZUFOVkgxNk50UnVIN21TLXRvZjd6N0haM3NLTjdtN2labzNGZzhmak56aXNKeHFSWEdFM0poTnNGX0gxWQ?oc=5", "score": 55, "date": "2026-04-14" } ], "calming": [ { "title": "Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz as U.S. blockade remains", "source": "PBS", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqgFBVV95cUxNUzNSYlV0UjZ4UEc4cUlYemh5QlUxOWhjNDJTOXc3TlUtaVVzRkltd2RYV2ZhdVBKcEZBV29MVHNmT0NFMGNETHZOY05MLW9CVnZPOWdlai1fSUJhZnZ3dGI0a1VCblVzRE1wX2RURjhfZkVYN1F0cm53MmhEMDdFYllVT3ZCMTBsQm9KRk5nNkxIRHdDNTh5OW5HbGJubGFTa1dYUXl6VWhfZw?oc=5", "score": 52, "date": "2026-04-17" }, { "title": "Trump says U.S. Navy will blockade Strait of Hormuz after ceasefire talks end without agreement", "source": "PBS", "link": 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Shipping Stress Index averaged 57.0 in April, reaching a peak of 64 on April 5 and dropping to a low of 51 on April 18. Tensions spiked around the Strait of Hormuz early in the month, though the index fell by 9 points on April 7 despite the ongoing crisis. Calming trends were seen when Iran offered to reopen the waterway if the U.S. lifted its blockade, and later when Iran reopened the strait. However, stress was pushed back up mid-month as U.S. warships sailed through to establish a new merchant route and Iran attacked three ships near the waterway. The month ended with looming confusion over the strait, alongside reports that a U.S. Navy blockade would remain after ceasefire talks ended without an agreement.", "engine_note": "Scores in this month were computed by the first-generation engine (v1).", "generated_utc": "2026-09-17 11:04", "locked": true }, "2026-05": { "index": "shipping", "slug": "shipping-stress", "name": "Shipping Stress Index", "month": "2026-05", "days": 31, "avg": 59.0, "max": 66, "peak_date": "2026-05-04", "min": 50, "low_date": "2026-05-27", "moves": [ { "date": "2026-05-27", "score": 50, "delta": -5, "headlines": [ { "title": "US strikes Iran again, official says, after Trump denies deal on Strait of Hormuz", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixAFBVV95cUxOYWJLNTAwYTVGSkZnNzU5aUtkM0RhMUpvdXBkN1FzSW52RVhEZG9TZzdMTEJlNnc4QWUzdkhrRkh6R25nRnE3dnpUd3FxYzd3RmluZ1NuZTF1WHlYZEJKV0xnQ3FHVVlZY3RyMWVKc1NVMFVYZ2NlUXJibVZGbjRrVDk2QVVjSU5GUFJNRXd0WnNlMkZmcFpiajk1SWNTblU5bUpfSmRqQTR0UUtUam90WHJaZDhYS0JCa0h5ZUdWenFSckVa?oc=5", "source": "reuters.com" }, { "title": "US imposes sanctions on Iranian agency trying to control shipping in the Strait of Hormuz", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinwFBVV95cUxOdzVSVFY2TFF5NkdUcmhYQzN3REgzdXoxVXV5eF9tZ1E1bXFNOTAxS2FMRFpqajQwZXZPYjlsLUMwZkJodExnTlFhT2JOdE1zZEdSNVZvdW0tVU9BV3BnQnhEa3NIZTRoSGE5cVhRWXRORUI2cms4elNUU2tfemVzc3BnUTF6X1RGQWtmaWM0ellXek9yNmh1ZGZJNEttR1U?oc=5", "source": "apnews.com" } ] }, { "date": "2026-05-04", "score": 66, "delta": 4, "headlines": [ { "title": "U.S. and Iran truce tested over the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to reignite conflict", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiugFBVV95cUxQNE9sRjJHblpVQlIweFAtVl9sSjRwZFNCWG9DZUtjYXRZZFRDd1Q1TzlaV196TzR5MDZQT0Vic3VpWFRpdEhBSUJGYV9WN3FSQ1VYWTRUazZCSnRrSkU2S2hSVnpfSnJUVTU5N0k1Sm1SdExxRW1KLXNuMmZ0WFh6aUREQjJDSW41SGgtcFF5S19ucDMxeXhRY0I2MUNHTF94Z1Q4cEVYT1doWmd6bUNUOHZTb1RNRHN4eXc?oc=5", "source": "PBS" }, { "title": "U.S. sinks 7 small Iranian boats as Iran launches attacks on UAE and ships in Strait of Hormuz", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipgFBVV95cUxNLUNwMXh1VW50OTdEczR6ejZWbWJhbWY5YU9nYWdoSjFLLWdWREtNYU1NMHRWMUYyODZSSWNoZVluVF80S0dtWkJzQnFkS3JCV1JRNmsxN0paOThwTmphcWt4NXRoU09yZmd6OC1XMGdTOUxmNFU5b1dVdkhVVWxjTTFtZXhUZ0Jya1hBQkk5TnRobFBCb2dIcDhINmF6VllJR2sxTTN3?oc=5", "source": "cbsnews.com" } ] }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "score": 62, "delta": -4, "headlines": [ { "title": "Iran says ships can pass Strait of Hormuz as Trump warns of bombings without a deal - Oregon Public Broadcasting", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiakFVX3lxTE84LXpmaVdsaS1ubnpuU0xlajdKRWZOTTBsRlh2SGw3SzZ6cmJVWU90ZENvei1ka2pMb1NwTHVHeGI5MWFHalM0U2QzUXJqMU9mcHNoZ21HaGZQeXhpOHdKVTllM2VwU2tMN0E?oc=5", "source": "OPB" }, { "title": "U.S. and Iran truce tested over the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to reignite conflict", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiugFBVV95cUxQNE9sRjJHblpVQlIweFAtVl9sSjRwZFNCWG9DZUtjYXRZZFRDd1Q1TzlaV196TzR5MDZQT0Vic3VpWFRpdEhBSUJGYV9WN3FSQ1VYWTRUazZCSnRrSkU2S2hSVnpfSnJUVTU5N0k1Sm1SdExxRW1KLXNuMmZ0WFh6aUREQjJDSW41SGgtcFF5S19ucDMxeXhRY0I2MUNHTF94Z1Q4cEVYT1doWmd6bUNUOHZTb1RNRHN4eXc?oc=5", "source": "PBS" } ] }, { "date": "2026-05-06", "score": 58, "delta": -4, "headlines": [ { "title": "Iran says ships can pass Strait of Hormuz as Trump warns of bombings without a deal - Oregon Public Broadcasting", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiakFVX3lxTE84LXpmaVdsaS1ubnpuU0xlajdKRWZOTTBsRlh2SGw3SzZ6cmJVWU90ZENvei1ka2pMb1NwTHVHeGI5MWFHalM0U2QzUXJqMU9mcHNoZ21HaGZQeXhpOHdKVTllM2VwU2tMN0E?oc=5", "source": "OPB" }, { "title": "CENTCOM Protects U.S. Warships Transiting Strait of Hormuz", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuwFBVV95cUxOM1VqNWFKa0h0b3VMOVd4c3FnZG9nYmxNRHdEVnJkczhMcUhURGs4Q0dSMi1temxwa05Cb0l3Skcwel91dnFVeVhHMng4UTFwWWh2TGNLbHJza2xwSnFZUjdCRjQ5WWxUanFBRmJteC1weFJZZ2xoSldJZmwycldlMHFmMXFVSVNrazNwWGNhQmtfLUJLOWNxVnZvZG5tazFSem14aFA5TXk1RG9wY0VsYU4wek8xRW9LT0o4?oc=5", "source": "centcom.mil" } ] } ], "headlines": [ { "title": "Iran says ships can pass Strait of Hormuz as Trump warns of bombings without a deal - Oregon Public Broadcasting", "source": "OPB", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiakFVX3lxTE84LXpmaVdsaS1ubnpuU0xlajdKRWZOTTBsRlh2SGw3SzZ6cmJVWU90ZENvei1ka2pMb1NwTHVHeGI5MWFHalM0U2QzUXJqMU9mcHNoZ21HaGZQeXhpOHdKVTllM2VwU2tMN0E?oc=5", "score": 67, "date": "2026-05-06" }, { "title": "Strait of Hormuz conflict threatens global food prices as FAO warns time is running out", "source": "fao.org", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixAFBVV95cUxPdldXbHplYVlyWkRKbHlKdDJzVnMyZ0wyWUx0Yy1wYzdZQ1ZtZ3Qwblk5MmZBb0pTT3ZDSEVYQUxpSlFHR1o4TEpTRW9PVEhFSUdKS0RjZE0tY0kyNnJCTFE4NnV5Q1BLNlZ1OVYtTURjSFpmcFB4UXdveF84S3FZSno2QU5SbjVFTVRyMm43RjV5SXNXekVVaEg4NVIyZ19HSzVSVXpndjkwQ0x4eU5wbUJuZHVmTlBSNnJseUZwTTl0MjNf?oc=5", "score": 65, "date": "2026-05-20" }, { "title": "The State of the Strait: The Role of Hormuz in the Middle East War So Far", "source": "International Crisis Group", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiY0FVX3lxTE9scGowNXJhVUc4bWI2ZEExaWRYUEw4bkZqcmV1QmVQMzNNWnNkdHJLUFRMQl8zNXc0bTBhUFhlZ3JidzBIUWVvTzJ0d2hHaFdQZ0xDb2pfQmtteUpXQlFhY2k5OA?oc=5", "score": 58, "date": "2026-05-29" }, { "title": "U.S. and Iran truce tested over the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to reignite conflict", "source": "PBS", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiugFBVV95cUxQNE9sRjJHblpVQlIweFAtVl9sSjRwZFNCWG9DZUtjYXRZZFRDd1Q1TzlaV196TzR5MDZQT0Vic3VpWFRpdEhBSUJGYV9WN3FSQ1VYWTRUazZCSnRrSkU2S2hSVnpfSnJUVTU5N0k1Sm1SdExxRW1KLXNuMmZ0WFh6aUREQjJDSW41SGgtcFF5S19ucDMxeXhRY0I2MUNHTF94Z1Q4cEVYT1doWmd6bUNUOHZTb1RNRHN4eXc?oc=5", "score": 58, "date": "2026-05-04" }, { "title": "CENTCOM Protects U.S. Warships Transiting Strait of Hormuz", "source": "centcom.mil", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuwFBVV95cUxOM1VqNWFKa0h0b3VMOVd4c3FnZG9nYmxNRHdEVnJkczhMcUhURGs4Q0dSMi1temxwa05Cb0l3Skcwel91dnFVeVhHMng4UTFwWWh2TGNLbHJza2xwSnFZUjdCRjQ5WWxUanFBRmJteC1weFJZZ2xoSldJZmwycldlMHFmMXFVSVNrazNwWGNhQmtfLUJLOWNxVnZvZG5tazFSem14aFA5TXk1RG9wY0VsYU4wek8xRW9LT0o4?oc=5", "score": 56, "date": "2026-05-07" }, { "title": "U.S. sinks 7 small Iranian boats as Iran launches attacks on UAE and ships in Strait of Hormuz", "source": "cbsnews.com", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipgFBVV95cUxNLUNwMXh1VW50OTdEczR6ejZWbWJhbWY5YU9nYWdoSjFLLWdWREtNYU1NMHRWMUYyODZSSWNoZVluVF80S0dtWkJzQnFkS3JCV1JRNmsxN0paOThwTmphcWt4NXRoU09yZmd6OC1XMGdTOUxmNFU5b1dVdkhVVWxjTTFtZXhUZ0Jya1hBQkk5TnRobFBCb2dIcDhINmF6VllJR2sxTTN3?oc=5", "score": 55, "date": "2026-05-05" }, { "title": "US strikes Iran again, official says, after Trump denies deal on Strait of Hormuz", "source": "reuters.com", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixAFBVV95cUxOYWJLNTAwYTVGSkZnNzU5aUtkM0RhMUpvdXBkN1FzSW52RVhEZG9TZzdMTEJlNnc4QWUzdkhrRkh6R25nRnE3dnpUd3FxYzd3RmluZ1NuZTF1WHlYZEJKV0xnQ3FHVVlZY3RyMWVKc1NVMFVYZ2NlUXJibVZGbjRrVDk2QVVjSU5GUFJNRXd0WnNlMkZmcFpiajk1SWNTblU5bUpfSmRqQTR0UUtUam90WHJaZDhYS0JCa0h5ZUdWenFSckVa?oc=5", "score": 55, "date": "2026-05-27" }, { "title": "The Closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran: Considerations over the Law of the Sea and Law of Naval Warfare", "source": "Opinio Juris", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi2gFBVV95cUxQWGd2ZXRIMU5PbnphOEkzeGRTdFo2YURnT2NJYklGYURERk9veTZVZzhGc3c3ZWduekhieUNZdGp4c1FLd1U1bkRFQlYtUXUyalluR3hSdFhrbHNTcUxSSElTT0hHR29oVkd6SU52UmEwNC15Ujh6Wi1GUTQ4Wl9QeWd1aWtRM3lEQmlOdGl6MDk2SVBmNmhHazN0ZEtpeVNEVEM0UTcyLThxLWJJc3NTaU9VVUNHLU1XazlJQ1lvVHpFN0ZYLXRyWlc5ak5YVld3R09XeU5sUExKdw?oc=5", "score": 52, "date": "2026-05-06" } ], "calming": [ { "title": "Iran says ships can pass Strait of Hormuz as Trump warns of bombings without a deal - Oregon Public Broadcasting", "source": "OPB", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiakFVX3lxTE84LXpmaVdsaS1ubnpuU0xlajdKRWZOTTBsRlh2SGw3SzZ6cmJVWU90ZENvei1ka2pMb1NwTHVHeGI5MWFHalM0U2QzUXJqMU9mcHNoZ21HaGZQeXhpOHdKVTllM2VwU2tMN0E?oc=5", "score": 67, "date": "2026-05-06" }, { "title": "U.S. and Iran truce tested over the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to reignite conflict", "source": "PBS", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiugFBVV95cUxQNE9sRjJHblpVQlIweFAtVl9sSjRwZFNCWG9DZUtjYXRZZFRDd1Q1TzlaV196TzR5MDZQT0Vic3VpWFRpdEhBSUJGYV9WN3FSQ1VYWTRUazZCSnRrSkU2S2hSVnpfSnJUVTU5N0k1Sm1SdExxRW1KLXNuMmZ0WFh6aUREQjJDSW41SGgtcFF5S19ucDMxeXhRY0I2MUNHTF94Z1Q4cEVYT1doWmd6bUNUOHZTb1RNRHN4eXc?oc=5", "score": 58, "date": "2026-05-04" }, { "title": "US strikes Iran again, official says, after Trump denies deal on Strait of Hormuz", "source": "reuters.com", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixAFBVV95cUxOYWJLNTAwYTVGSkZnNzU5aUtkM0RhMUpvdXBkN1FzSW52RVhEZG9TZzdMTEJlNnc4QWUzdkhrRkh6R25nRnE3dnpUd3FxYzd3RmluZ1NuZTF1WHlYZEJKV0xnQ3FHVVlZY3RyMWVKc1NVMFVYZ2NlUXJibVZGbjRrVDk2QVVjSU5GUFJNRXd0WnNlMkZmcFpiajk1SWNTblU5bUpfSmRqQTR0UUtUam90WHJaZDhYS0JCa0h5ZUdWenFSckVa?oc=5", "score": 55, "date": "2026-05-27" }, { "title": "U.S. attempt to open Strait of Hormuz tests fragile Iran war ceasefire - Oregon Public Broadcasting", "source": "OPB", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilwFBVV95cUxPUnJVSDRBNlBsYjNIQ3NaeUtVZHd5MFRwTFBVd29Zb0dQZFBhWm93YnlJS0JpTFl0TUFSQ0ZPczhuNDczRGFkVkJtRzJFcndndktYTFNkcE81QVNDTEVMVHpqZkZIVW9JcjdiX3BJdGxSQk41bmtSZ1M1NnBlS250djVsWGYzWlhZNkpfQkhqWUZFSDFuNUJN?oc=5", "score": 52, "date": "2026-05-05" } ], "narrative": "The Shipping Stress Index averaged 59.0 in May 2026. Early in the month, tension pushed up to a peak of 66 on May 4 as a U.S. and Iran truce was tested over the Strait of Hormuz. Conditions calmed slightly the next day when Iran announced that ships could pass through the Strait of Hormuz, even while Trump warned of bombings without a deal. By May 27, the index dropped to its monthly low of 50 despite an official reporting that the US struck Iran again after Trump denied a deal.", "engine_note": "Scores in this month were computed by the first-generation engine (v1).", "generated_utc": "2026-09-17 11:04", "locked": true }, "2026-06": { "index": "shipping", "slug": "shipping-stress", "name": "Shipping Stress Index", "month": "2026-06", "days": 30, "avg": 47.3, "max": 55, "peak_date": "2026-06-02", "min": 40, "low_date": "2026-06-24", "moves": [ { "date": "2026-06-11", "score": 50, "delta": -4, "headlines": [ { "title": "Three seafarers killed in Hormuz strike as UN warns of widening fallout", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiV0FVX3lxTE55bjRGVEdkMndkSm9DTEotQkRTVnExYTFHNGxpMEhpSmJPd3lSaTJ3aUNnRmxwTjlRdk5zaWVKbVZ1OXRMYW9SSEZhUm5MRVRzREh6NGwwUQ?oc=5", "source": "UN News" }, { "title": "US military escorting growing number of oil tankers through Hormuz, Energy secretary says", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijAFBVV95cUxQek5tNk15NEdPZTI4dU1rWDdXNjFwZkdBVVhTaUhEaHVMZURTVmlhU0RVczRmTW1oSUJrYmZEUldSVjRyZkxnVlhmVE15bW9HUHdTS0llUzV1XzN2Ulo1STBER1BNdUJ2SFJBU1RJenVaQzdTZW5nTUZibWlkS3dBSnJaRUxoV09rZ2dHaA?oc=5", "source": "Politico" } ] }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "score": 44, "delta": -3, "headlines": [ { "title": "LNG Tanker Heads Toward Hormuz as Deal Raises Hopes of Reopening", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitgFBVV95cUxON29Pc3QtSmFoYVdBem5ZQjhEX2Q5QzRUUXY2MWJZRVZoV1NpaE9ybnhoNFBBekV0dXp6am5NY0haZVctVUc4Z2o2VUx4MWh0bVA1eEptdy1VejJGNmhDalEtU01lUzdoMlhqMTkyV1RaUmthZ0JOLWZxZ0pQV3pNc0Q5dk45RnBFTmFuYnRMWC1RS2hfVGJ5ZGc2MXA1UnE3TGlHSkZGMGVfM1Z2NGJ6bHNsOUFsQQ?oc=5", "source": "Bloomberg.com" }, { "title": "Strait of Hormuz crisis reinforces need for Southeast Asia to tackle major energy vulnerabilities", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivwFBVV95cUxQWTEtLXVRVF9DMl8tUmtLdUNzMnk0WUtBRTljbXY2dWVFcFEydUZDN2doRy00b1FiUlRGdW00NGdYWjJIU2RGWktVeTZSX0h4R2IxdDVTanRWT0xuRVZOZm1vekpVV0tseXg1UnFMS0JnYW9id3hIRmdzODFjRWVLOG5TYnpfeUNoNWU3YlI2Y0xWRUJFWk5Rb1dCcnpDTWhXTUxQQWdGQkNFU2Znd0tGOS1GX2ZzbVdfYnBwYTRkNA?oc=5", "source": "IEA – International Energy Agency" } ] }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "score": 40, "delta": -3, "headlines": [ { "title": "Iran strikes vessel, pausing UN efforts to evacuate ships from Hormuz", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiswFBVV95cUxNa0V2T3lqclJWdFBicm1RTkhieXZaTGNZS2lRRWp0SWRuMzZ4cTlJN292SmNIaFpVb3pyMGFieXdiR2lEdC1nSm5IYTZlOWhJYnB2OU05X0lxdjJ0dTJjMXo3bjFjZFJyTWVkelhybXl4RE9XUEx6ODdoRGc3ekZNX0FSbkdsM1EwUEp6NWdLd2JNQzFNT1F2TUNWMndGSTl1RkFwOEhyOEYwZEFRZENyc05nYw?oc=5", "source": "CNN" }, { "title": "Lesson Learned From Iran War: Reduce Reliance on Strait of Hormuz", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMif0FVX3lxTE5uSVNDTFVkNnZrbkgtSEJNemJmbG9vMWtLSWk0X2U0ZHdBWS1PbG9EeUo0bE1iTU1nejRVMkdOVVdEdDVlT0I4ZjlZZi1MWE1YT3JVMjlzSHBhX1VqUHZLWTlBOVBsWHFhUkhhSzJFVDg0T2dZRktDLWtrVlBQN1U?oc=5", "source": "The New York Times" } ] }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "score": 52, "delta": -2, "headlines": [ { "title": "Iran war anxiety sends global container shipping rates soaring", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitAFBVV95cUxOelpOczZDWE05eU5oS0ZpQTJKazd3aUdidW9KX3dnMTdXREF3YTFyZUZXTjBLSWxtb0JPcGVDUF96OUxUcWt4VW85VXhkbUhxUUxycnQ0S3BIR3RCNXgtVkpBT3J5MVZtQ2xrU2M2RGxSbUVCQ2dVS3FqS001U2dOZmxxU0UtMl9Gc2hOQ2VDZWgxWUNjdkRrUHRvZXBEUFFCbVQ5VWV5cDZvdTNLZXF2aDBYT2M?oc=5", "source": "reuters.com" }, { "title": "From chokepoint to crisis: The Strait of Hormuz and global oil markets", "link": 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"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMif0FVX3lxTE5uSVNDTFVkNnZrbkgtSEJNemJmbG9vMWtLSWk0X2U0ZHdBWS1PbG9EeUo0bE1iTU1nejRVMkdOVVdEdDVlT0I4ZjlZZi1MWE1YT3JVMjlzSHBhX1VqUHZLWTlBOVBsWHFhUkhhSzJFVDg0T2dZRktDLWtrVlBQN1U?oc=5", "score": 52, "date": "2026-06-25" }, { "title": "Hormuz traffic flows despite ship attack as Trump accuses Iran of ‘foolish’ ceasefire breach", "source": "NBC News", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimwFBVV95cUxOOUpDYThCalFsbi1idjlvTUhublVad2Z1ekdKVnV6eUx0YWNyTEpFQUN1b3hscEVSbDF6Q3NfRDdlNTV1T1gxMDVNUFgwWTZxbEs0X0twb0ZjbGxGWkpSeW94SUtpVGJKVGotcklSc1pDMFZpNGFlejFHNGlkdVh4UXpiN3pSUVI0NnVZYW1aSXFibUpjSmVKM0xyOA?oc=5", "score": 52, "date": "2026-06-26" } ], "calming": [ { "title": "Shipping rebounds in Strait of Hormuz one week after U.S.-Iran deal – but fragile confidence threatens recovery", "source": "CNBC", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMif0FVX3lxTFA5T2VQRW5Xd1gwYXNCMkNDSEtFSDdqNnhvbnkwTGZqTUNKVTdJZGFhMDNWQVcwdkZpOFNRMGNIODRhcGowczJ0RldWWjlWTHBrUHdsVy1yVXdNQmV6aV9aVWZJZk5uUnFab1RfS1U3OWNqMkVyUmRnd1ZTMF9hYmvSAYQBQVVfeXFMUE93X1I0aHB5V2oxdDY1UXZpSU8yUkZaVlYwWTlHZmQxQldBbjJJeVI3elp3YXJGbk10TkQ4RWhOWDZDSW4wUDJEMUl4VTVkOGNwd2xsWnVvRTJPRWVpNUVtcVJhMzRIdXJLWUNhM0pDQk10X2NJMUxxQVFFS3l5czEwS0xC?oc=5", "score": 52, "date": "2026-06-26" }, { "title": "Hormuz traffic flows despite ship attack as Trump accuses Iran of ‘foolish’ ceasefire breach", "source": "NBC News", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimwFBVV95cUxOOUpDYThCalFsbi1idjlvTUhublVad2Z1ekdKVnV6eUx0YWNyTEpFQUN1b3hscEVSbDF6Q3NfRDdlNTV1T1gxMDVNUFgwWTZxbEs0X0twb0ZjbGxGWkpSeW94SUtpVGJKVGotcklSc1pDMFZpNGFlejFHNGlkdVh4UXpiN3pSUVI0NnVZYW1aSXFibUpjSmVKM0xyOA?oc=5", "score": 52, "date": "2026-06-26" }, { "title": "LNG Tanker Heads Toward Hormuz as Deal Raises Hopes of Reopening", "source": "Bloomberg.com", "link": 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Tension was driven up early in the month by a Hormuz strike that killed three seafarers and a drone attack on a cargo ship that prompted U.S. strikes against Iran. Things calmed down as an LNG tanker headed toward Hormuz under a deal that raised hopes of reopening, leading to a rebound in shipping traffic one week after a U.S.-Iran agreement. However, confidence remained fragile, and the index hit its lowest point of 40 on June 24 after Iran struck another vessel, pausing UN ship evacuation efforts.", "engine_note": "Scores in this month were computed by the first-generation engine (v1).", "generated_utc": "2026-09-17 11:04", "locked": true }, "2026-07": { "index": "shipping", "slug": "shipping-stress", "name": "Shipping Stress Index", "month": "2026-07", "days": 31, "avg": 53.3, "max": 76, "peak_date": "2026-07-25", "min": 39, "low_date": "2026-07-01", "moves": [ { "date": "2026-07-23", "score": 75, "delta": 21, "headlines": [ { "title": "Middle East oil producers seek Strait of Hormuz alternatives as the U.S.-Iran war escalates", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipwFBVV95cUxNdFJSZkxtVzE0eXhsZDFLTXQzS3VfN3JtM3Fnc2hJalVabFBTOFpzRzg4bllIOUtOT3I0Y3JsZmxHUnVtb0txczBlVV9fZWw3Zy1Eem1NNVlud1VNVElCZFp6Q0FYM01MLXlibHBQNzNFVXJsOGZJckpEdkJ6bmFabGN1YVp3ZTNNZHZ0S3pFS0NWVl9NUXdYT1dXZlhlWHRGNXVmNEJMNA?oc=5", "source": "cbsnews.com" }, { "title": "Yemen's Houthis attack Saudi tankers in the Red Sea, threatening to widen Iran war", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitgFBVV95cUxQc3lpSXEyQTdWMEgxRzJUZGZsLVd2M2FQNkYwd1hPazR2MVFsYjlVRFVBMHlXUjUtem1EVWdHaXp1RjdwYXVoajlWUzFsUzJ0aUN6N1M3OENWcWZNUzByV3Q0VHBTWjVHMGdFdjkwY1o2d1N4R09YWkJUYUFrLTFsTzF6NjZnUUF5LXZ3X2NmNWJiTGMxbkQtX2dQaVFLOXpkY0dUaVN0bDNhV1ZEbFhEWjNVVlJDUdIBuwFBVV95cUxNZXRKaWZKMEhyWnZ4UG50OWh1blFORFlvVHQxUlJMaFp5U0hJc2FXeHRwT212V1haZE5HeDhVUTRVOHJ2RXZuYXFaWGRET3RVamtPTUtfbmdmeUVQMDduYWp0UmpoM05nNUZjX09VeHg3UUxmWGxYRTZkd0NORzdoV29yU3d6ZVlLMmlBNHpPSjdCRHRIa3NCRnpfOFRqaDQxY0ZVZ2tmcVRBTGc3RDFtUkVTVlFDcFV5ek04?oc=5", "source": "PBS" } ] }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "score": 48, "delta": 4, "headlines": [ { "title": "The U.S. strikes Iran after Trump announces a renewed blockade and tolls in Hormuz", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigwFBVV95cUxQVmlLY1ZpOG1HRzctaVYwN2hhMGt6NlpORnJLUmNGcFVKUXdtSkhxNGJaR2ltdUtQZ29VMnRFcFZ4RkNOZ1g3WkQweDZWWUlpN1M5M1V2N3NNYWpURTlwRUlVc3NjR3pnNXVSQ19XZGxZYy1yVWo3OEFpYVV4WEZxRDZMQQ?oc=5", "source": "npr.org" }, { "title": "Container ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz as Iran widens war", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinAFBVV95cUxPRXZGbXEzS1QwVUZqcGRzbVBRQTdac05hajR0aTRwT0ZMaTVpM2dWcHFfalFHeDB0NlM5NXhLWHRZQmpBc3VzX0o5ejdoVGtFX0ZVZW5Uek8yZ2xKdWNVZUc2RHlLTEFmd21TWEF1QTZSNGpBaklyTzlWNzhqd0FJSUVEVWRBTHNtQmpacS11RzZkR1h4aTI2d0YxeXU?oc=5", "source": "FreightWaves" } ] }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "score": 42, "delta": 2, "headlines": [ { "title": "US-Iran war: Renewed attacks in Strait of Hormuz prompt another global energy alert", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiV0FVX3lxTE5qNTc1ci01VFZ4Q29hN293clZmOE16MnVqQU9LREwxR1d5U1FyeVNuTUpRMW5XaWlYVXIwZmdZbVNvX0UteFNabkpYd2xsUTh6REJDU05uMA?oc=5", "source": "UN News" }, { "title": 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Tension was pushed up by escalations in the U.S.-Iran war, including strikes, attacks on a container ship and Saudi tankers, and a renewed blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. Middle East oil producers also began seeking alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz as the conflict grew. Meanwhile, attempts at a truce and discussions around a peace deal aimed to calm the situation, even as tanker traffic hit a near standstill. 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Deals", "source": "WSJ", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqgFBVV95cUxPOVEtcno1NDJ4ZldnZUNqdU9zeHlyeE9WdGYxY2czbTZzMUtjRUJ0V0FYUmtfaHhMWkN0eVdtNHMxc3VsVTBiLUJLMzhGQlAzTXRDQm5GbmJrOEpuMXpVd3hPUnN4Sno2YU4xZUxfclU2R0c5N1FGRlhDS0N5Y24zRDUxVkItUUpNOFp5VWJnVS1aSWVPVGtEbHJWYmJURGhjZHc3VUItU28xQQ?oc=5", "score": 35, "date": "2026-04-01" } ], "narrative": "In April 2026, the Sanctions Pressure Index averaged 63.1, reaching a peak of 72 early in the month before hitting a low of 57 on April 18. Tensions were driven up by the EU passing its 20th sanctions package targeting Russia's energy revenues, military-industrial complex, and financial services, alongside news regarding the upcoming expiration of oil sanctions waivers. Pressure was eased when the US lifted sanctions on Venezuela's leader, as well as when the US suspended certain Russian oil sanctions, which prompted Ukraine to strike Russian oil refineries shortly after. 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"source": "apnews.com", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinwFBVV95cUxOdzVSVFY2TFF5NkdUcmhYQzN3REgzdXoxVXV5eF9tZ1E1bXFNOTAxS2FMRFpqajQwZXZPYjlsLUMwZkJodExnTlFhT2JOdE1zZEdSNVZvdW0tVU9BV3BnQnhEa3NIZTRoSGE5cVhRWXRORUI2cms4elNUU2tfemVzc3BnUTF6X1RGQWtmaWM0ellXek9yNmh1ZGZJNEttR1U?oc=5", "score": 52, "date": "2026-05-27" }, { "title": "U.S. Sanctions Spur China Toward New Financial System", "source": "China-US Focus", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimwFBVV95cUxQZU1WSHBCdklpXy10M3RvcFkyT05ZU2JVZWl6RDlmbTZ2R0FUdmtnSDFkZjQzcTFTQm0zUm1aY0RqUVBiOE9Zb3FfeE1ySFdKcjVVVGNHSHczajNtaGZGVXphTWpUTDNsWnBjT0VRY2wtdE94NDJnRHFxRkZDR0Q5RTlHZWdiSmlpS0ZaaklaaGx0eFF1cHozZ2xXbw?oc=5", "score": 52, "date": "2026-05-19" }, { "title": "U.S. Warns China Over Iranian Oil as Sanctions Fight Intensifies", "source": "The New York Times", "link": 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Tension also rose as the U.S. imposed new sanctions on an Iranian agency trying to control Strait of Hormuz shipping and targeted Iran's military oil sales, while Britain eased sanctions on Russian oil due to surging fuel prices. Things calmed down later in the month following a proposed European Commission sanctions reprieve for dealings with a Chinese chips firm and a frail Trump-Xi truce. 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"EU sanctions Iranians over restricting naval traffic in Hormuz", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiswFBVV95cUxNR1lTSXVKQ2pJQlEzZTg4Z3FvUjdzMEg5QlhuTFo1R2NWZGgwMWw3REhuODBIUjN4VWFCMV9ZZzhXTlpZaVBXZGJodUFVbkU0ME1Ib2hVblljSUtuNXdKZ0gwOVFZRHRCcHJlckYzM193WUZFUkFHSl9KV3ZCb25DM1RxMGhkSnZqMzJpSndTZFZ4czR4RFFMelpjUGZsS2FlYXlFaEV1WFRLbmx1Z1BwV0FGbw?oc=5", "source": "reuters.com" }, { "title": "Russia sanctions teen son of anticorruption campaigner Bill Browder over report on alleged crypto laundering", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipwFBVV95cUxNbF9IYWdRRk9aTWRpcHFrWnA4bngwek9VcktTTFdQaGN1LXA2UGk4TmxrVGFTYVJyMEVENktXcXZDZmg0LUhNTlN1Z0ozdDhrbzFydHZZOHJWb2otTEhlOTRTWFNxbWhHR1kzRjBBbldDaFFJc2c2Z2ctUWFDQWp1cjloU3hSLUc1UUY0QllTQldXbmVEOFg0dHFuZXRDbTE3aFlTQ0QtQQ?oc=5", "source": "cbsnews.com" } ] }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "score": 63, "delta": 2, "headlines": [ { "title": "White House defends Cuba sanctions as UN warns of harm", "link": 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"The Sanctions Pressure Index averaged 56.3 in June 2026, peaking at 63 on June 7 before dropping to a low of 50 on June 27. Early in the month, tension pushed up when the EU sanctioned Iranians for restricting naval traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. Friction was also sustained as China sanctioned ten US companies, Keir Starmer vowed new measures against Russia, and the EU extended its economic sanctions on Russia for another year while adding new targets against energy revenues and propaganda. Pressure eased midway through the month following UN warnings over US-Cuba sanctions and ongoing settlement negotiations regarding US sanctions on Iran. 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"source": "consilium.europa.eu" }, { "title": "US Russia sanctions bill eases threat of tariffs on China and India", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMioAFBVV95cUxQQktFMlI0T1BvR192M1JmY0ZQRmdwc0JQRHhiYUMzWG02R1ozUGFrMFE3amJFWDZvbkhkTTJjZC1hRG5xRmM2WDB3MU5SUnlsbXFnSHU0NnFpOTVtalZPNk4zdWlkcmIySTJpbGJIVGFKdDJtYTdOaGdIcWNvcmowcHNKNFVtX0MwTFV2UnQwTUhZTmc0emFiZE1jdkVZQlBv?oc=5", "source": "reuters.com" } ] }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "score": 53, "delta": 3, "headlines": [ { "title": "US strikes Iran and reimposes oil sanctions as ceasefire faces one of its most significant tests", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiAFBVV95cUxNaWdPZlkyazZVSlVBWFRSZVQ3aV9HbXdLOVdpYjZVd2pOalN3YXNLc09OblZweDRUTVRpbUNNRGpmUko1TENNdkFKYnpxYkpobjM3XzNhazBOWldSbk14eVFjVjZxVTZ5WktKMDdtRjFJaGNxVnB3LS1BMGhtYzBfWmJpNnYtanRE?oc=5", "source": "CNN" }, { "title": "U.S. Revokes Iran Oil Sanctions Waiver After Attack on Tankers", "link": 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Graham Russia sanctions bill", "source": "Axios", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMie0FVX3lxTE5ncVRGcFhGNmJoZGhtSEtaMjRISkNIVTl5d0FNTE9BcXZTM1BIVkZGYlhHOEJrNFB2bHhLbFdyTjZCS244MUhVSXBzRkVpMl9TT3FLcEQ1N1I2d2daVmlvT05HUzNfNHBydjJWVXU5MjJ0bFA4RktEREl4NA?oc=5", "score": 55, "date": "2026-07-28" }, { "title": "Bipartisan Group of Senators Announce Agreement to Move Forward on Major Sanctions Legislation", "source": "Senate Committee on Foreign Relations (.gov)", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi2wFBVV95cUxORkhlRW1POGw1QmxIak54QkVONEY0YTU4WW5fQ3EwcXpDWFl0NDZCVzVhVW9mdlBUaU5HRi1neXBBS185bkE3RmRBYU5fbEpPNDJEb2E3am1xQ3haNEtycTdRUEFHcG5ScXduSGV6UUhjNDB1dm9GSXJhQzluOTV2c1ZORUdZWDc2SS1KX1hXYWNoRkg0R1M5LWlZUjJnV0ZxLVpSQnZ4U1NJSXhsUENKTERTRFZxWWFKbWdrVzhtZVpTLWV6dHM3b2VWZmhhMFBNaVJaY1lrOE1FYnc?oc=5", "score": 53, "date": "2026-07-28" }, { "title": "US issues fresh Iran-related sanctions as conflict flares", "source": "reuters.com", "link": 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"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiAFBVV95cUxNaWdPZlkyazZVSlVBWFRSZVQ3aV9HbXdLOVdpYjZVd2pOalN3YXNLc09OblZweDRUTVRpbUNNRGpmUko1TENNdkFKYnpxYkpobjM3XzNhazBOWldSbk14eVFjVjZxVTZ5WktKMDdtRjFJaGNxVnB3LS1BMGhtYzBfWmJpNnYtanRE?oc=5", "score": 52, "date": "2026-07-07" }, { "title": "Dispute Over Trump Tariffs Snarls Russia Sanctions Deal", "source": "The New York Times", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiigFBVV95cUxPZVZmOU1vdnVtOGl6eXJkNF9obmJ4ZEZiR042X2doM0JIQTdLekoteHFOTjREeEE5RV91SUpNYU1ORFNfTU5FT0F6azlQS1VNb0Y5cy02VERHWmR2OWQ0VmhodHM0NDNfY0dpaGlCUGMtZ25ieGF1VUFSTU1DZ0o4aXh1TUtpRnF6T1E?oc=5", "score": 49, "date": "2026-07-24" }, { "title": "US senators say agreement reached with Trump on Russia sanctions bill", "source": "reuters.com", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisAFBVV95cUxPMG9jWDI1MnV3NXctZEhMVGpDb0ZmdTI5U1ZBV2xZTUN6bU52SUxRVmRIZURoOUtfcDYwN200WTRCZ1FuRWVOX215eFBKTlM1TDVHLWZHTlJJYmNPRXU4TlBDYWtKaE1oZUlLWk1Ta0JvRmpwOTNvaG1jNW5sWlU3ekc0ZkxFQ2dpMVdpOENlUXdnSlB4NmlJTDhtakNQSjhScHJLakxhb2ZEcXExeVlDMw?oc=5", "score": 46, "date": "2026-07-10" } ], "narrative": "The Sanctions Pressure Index saw plenty of ups and downs in July 2026, averaging at 47.0 for the month. Early tension was driven up by Council sanctions on nine individuals and four entities over Russian cyber-attacks and destabilising activities. Pressure peaked at 64 on July 22, but a sharp drop occurred when the EU targeted Russian banks in a new sanctions package over the Ukraine war. Tensions hit their lowest point of 24 on July 28 following reports of US strikes on Iran, reimposed oil sanctions, and a bipartisan US Senate agreement on major sanctions legislation. The month ended with a slight rise in pressure after 86 senators voted to move forward with the Graham Russia sanctions bill.", "engine_note": "Scores in this month were computed by the first-generation engine (v1).", "generated_utc": "2026-09-17 11:05", "locked": true }, "2026-08": { "index": "sanctions", "slug": "sanctions", "name": "Sanctions Pressure Index", "month": "2026-08", "days": 31, "avg": 30.0, "max": 46, "peak_date": "2026-08-26", "min": 19, "low_date": "2026-08-02", "moves": [ { "date": "2026-08-30", "score": 26, "delta": -11, "headlines": [ { "title": "War weighs on Iran's economy as US intensifies sanctions", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipwFBVV95cUxQQmtVbEg3UlB1QzhqQTZJLTRJY1ZfZWJTZjVrVjVPWDFDT3dGd0RxTEQ3M19hVEFHcldMaEpxcncwNGxlQ1ZDMzA3T09ScHFKdjFEYVQ4Yi1BdFNHdmNuVlpmN3MtWUVOSlVVTEZoRjlxRDZQQ3VpejdGRGg4bEh1NzRyMjJuYU15c2t1V0V3ckJxeDBLdUs4WFNkeEhnSWl3dW9keE5YMA?oc=5", "source": "reuters.com" }, { "title": "New US sanctions will hit ordinary Iranians hard as crashing economy stirs fresh protests", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipgFBVV95cUxQTmZwRUxqTVM1WXZpUnZwVmxYcDV6Q2hPZ1lMUVlVYzdOT3BDSHZLVjJmcU15dTQyUEdqWXRaZTRCRVhVX0JLRnRoMERQd2hZbXlyZndwdDdCOW9CM3VkWk93YVdETElBNEFXb1pPdDl0UmNLcXlfWDJzZlRaOVNYYzFMMEhHVzdidWFnN3k5OTNIRzZmRjQ5YU5hbEhTTTFJM3BCeEtn?oc=5", "source": "Fortune" } ] }, { "date": "2026-08-31", "score": 34, "delta": 8, "headlines": [ { "title": "Opinion | Trump’s New Iran Sanctions Put China on Notice", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiigFBVV95cUxOenZaZ0ktV3IxSWFQRXhUOHpvb3gtVmZHcTJ6TTdaMnNJcU5VRnFVWWUxWDRjYlpWOE9Tek9OOF96VE5lR3NNS1BsWVQ2bGNPQUJVTXpTc1NtRmpqbWEzblI1MVFGbktxZFRrMm80Zmxza2M2UlM4WVVFUGl0bG95VUVVdzVNMXdad2c?oc=5", "source": "WSJ" }, { "title": "Jeffries voices ‘serious concerns’ with Senate-passed Russian sanctions bill", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiwFBVV95cUxNbU0ya3lLcnNCbW5pVFJqc1ZGZVpLTEljdm9rd0dTQThlSFRrRnkxaUZsWVFfQ1dxQlh1dFB2MDNjNUg4ZUl6UjF5TkVlTEs1OWpzWU5qbk14U1VxXzdQdTRUZ09vMFVzWnluUUFmOTctNGhkeWJGN1c1LXRTSk4wR2QtVTM0ZWhwZTBn0gGQAUFVX3lxTE1uS2w5aGZlQzNNMmFoNkF2dEprTmVicHo4WEsxdU5RdXR4Ym45LVdTYXl3N2RDSTh0OGxFREpwbThZcG94eUZvOW1tSmgwaWxMQkRLTE1iTnY1RjFZeGtCcF9tcXM3SFdUaUs2V0dvVTRuXzhQazNzT1RaNmFfdUVFRlAtekF4aUZncE1wLV9EMQ?oc=5", "source": "The Hill" } ] }, { "date": "2026-08-28", "score": 37, "delta": -7, "headlines": [ { "title": "War weighs on Iran's economy as US intensifies sanctions", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipwFBVV95cUxQQmtVbEg3UlB1QzhqQTZJLTRJY1ZfZWJTZjVrVjVPWDFDT3dGd0RxTEQ3M19hVEFHcldMaEpxcncwNGxlQ1ZDMzA3T09ScHFKdjFEYVQ4Yi1BdFNHdmNuVlpmN3MtWUVOSlVVTEZoRjlxRDZQQ3VpejdGRGg4bEh1NzRyMjJuYU15c2t1V0V3ckJxeDBLdUs4WFNkeEhnSWl3dW9keE5YMA?oc=5", "source": "reuters.com" }, { "title": "New US sanctions will hit ordinary Iranians hard as crashing economy stirs 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"2026-08-25" } ], "calming": [], "narrative": "In August 2026, the Sanctions Pressure Index started at its lowest point of 19 before rising throughout the month. Tensions were pushed up as the US announced new sanctions against Iran, with Trump pivoting back to economic pressure and warning of an 'economic D-Day' while Tehran issued warnings of a harsh response. Additionally, China hit the US with sanctions and drone export curbs ahead of a visit by Xi Jinping. Global friction was briefly eased toward the end of the month as the ongoing war continued to weigh heavily on Iran's economy despite intensifying US actions. 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"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMioAFBVV95cUxQbExpTkx3SEJ4VkhfZVZ1SE4weXIwcjhvQ2lCcWxxV2wwcVNJQVNONWpsM3F5VFVHQ0hUcVRWMVU5VXUwUEQ0YnhUNmp3WmhDSFEzcThsMTVhWVphdC1vT1NDZG1YejRNallIdExXRjR2X0c1bGZINUtKQVdMTElfYlZzTUstd3BGY0dYNlRXcjFQV0dHUzBLYXRYRTFKakR1?oc=5", "score": 43, "date": "2026-03-23" }, { "title": "Silver and Gold Rebound as Iran War Finally Gives Crude Oil a Year-on-Year Price Rise", "source": "BullionVault", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijwFBVV95cUxPY1pFMEpfLURva3RPUWRHT0FOdDNoR3laOEpYTUl5c0tXbVZGdDhGdi1iSEV5VUJTOG9MbXZYalRKbnpmR1JRX0tZWEdXaFl5cl9ycWgyTEY2UXRZWTBHbnJwaGgtN3VfdlU2dGZNQV8zQl9fQ2gtWXAwajNtRzhzY2hJOGd2OFlTbkV5QktJcw?oc=5", "score": 43, "date": "2026-03-25" }, { "title": "Gold And Silver Prices Plunge Amid Iran Conflict", "source": "Forbes", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi1wFBVV95cUxOTTFCakplOF8xcnhabWtuV2U1ZExMbjdwTkVpakdMMEljVHhLZ2VHU1RvMTNISXBUYU15WWpHdXE0SjRDaG5WbnlJVjFxckNJNU5XTHptVkk1Y2xXbTI1bmw2U20xQ0ZEVVBUUkZFVWs1ZmtLc0pWdlh3UGRRYVZGTDlVblFHSi11ZE1sUVhKLWhfOUV0b1Y3STJvVmxDVnduOTNpOVBLUkxvdUJGRS1nVHotV19HWXMwRklzMGVjWkpNWTRzR2ltd3dURF82dC10Z0hsemc0SQ?oc=5", "score": 43, "date": "2026-03-03" }, { "title": "Dollar Jumps, Gold and Silver Crash as Iran War Hits Stocks, Bonds, Base", "source": "BullionVault", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgFBVV95cUxNcXhuN2ZxclJEeno3cURrMnNNdFZra1RGNWV4MUNRSHg2NEl5bURReGUwWU8yenJEaW9saldxX0UwYUF5UG9nTWZrZjJyaEZSR3hmQnQ3bjBObnZ2T2x0QjQxeVJPRTFJZUExbmJUWnNsOU5PQUNBVF90UDh4cFYzNENxS01BYmRiWllRelZ5bkNPMUhvMWc?oc=5", "score": 40, "date": "2026-03-03" }, { "title": "Silver and Gold Crash as Iran War Kills Interest-Rates Cuts", "source": "BullionVault", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikwFBVV95cUxNX3JWdGdLT2N1OGo4OGlldTZYa2lCdjgwaEFGWlZ1SFYyTWV1NnZTTVdRVy0tX3UxZkxndFFzaFFYamtKOUEya2o0ay1UdHV1bEh6bFVsR1R1R2hBellSLUlDM0liRWdaY2xZbHJTSE5MU2xmMkdDNVpkWV94TzhnMXFiLThJa3F2QWg0bmN0VWdBTjQ?oc=5", "score": 40, "date": "2026-03-19" }, { "title": "Silver and Gold Fall as Governments Rush to Curb Iran War's Oil Price Shock", "source": "BullionVault", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMingFBVV95cUxNZkQ1V1RQTlpHRzdsMGxKQ0o5VHZ6QTUxSFVQR2NuUDFiRlhLQnZPY3phS0ZzemlDenUzdkpGTC1zQ0FWSkhsT1JQTmpNS3QydXRESXdMR1ZHblBoN2xQTVdNOG9Eb28tektWSDRKVWJHRE9qTzkwbGcxZF82U0c1OUdELXRUUFlEU0VCQTdVdDA2OEVVcGJueEdFWGtZZw?oc=5", "score": 40, "date": "2026-03-11" } ], "calming": [], "narrative": "The Gold & Silver Fear Index averaged 42.6 in March 2026. Tension was pushed up during the month by uncertainty surrounding the Iran war, central bank actions, and wild market swings that saw precious metals plunge at times and jump later. The index hit its highest level of 48 on March 24th before quickly dropping to its lowest point of 40 on March 25th as gold and silver rebounded alongside rising crude oil prices. A slight bump in fear returned late in the month as investors kept their eyes on central banks and the ongoing conflict in Iran. Overall, the month ended on a relatively steady note with only a tiny one-point dip on March 29th.", "engine_note": "Scores in this month were computed by the first-generation engine (v1).", "generated_utc": "2026-09-17 11:05", "locked": true }, "2026-04": { "index": "gold_silver", "slug": "gold-silver", "name": "Gold & Silver Fear Index", "month": "2026-04", "days": 29, "avg": 40.1, "max": 44, "peak_date": "2026-04-07", "min": 38, "low_date": "2026-04-28", "moves": [ { "date": "2026-04-08", "score": 41, "delta": -3, "headlines": [ { "title": "Nuclear brinkmanship usually works. It’s also incredibly dangerous.", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMicEFVX3lxTE8tcE42NUlhU2hQd1RSUm1mcHZ4cTVReUxlV012ZmIydzY5VDVldmFVVEY2Yl9Gd1BpbGtzWHQ1a0FIdV9RRmVxa2gwd2dHaWNONEgzcVdiQllKRUVUYnJRa1RCMTdFZmJ1Mzd2QXdKdy0?oc=5", "source": "Silver Bulletin" }, { "title": "Geologists on the silver screen—the sequel - Sturkell - 2026 - Geology Today", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiakFVX3lxTE41dmtYT0NYRldOSDhzamRoT2F3S2VUcTVRV2RKS2dtY2w4VmU1c2ZmaXRYRFAzV2hKcHNBN0lYSmY3QmxVYmFoTXBIeTBnSDJSOHdXREhyVFVUdjZWRzl0U1A5MXlVemJiYUE?oc=5", "source": "Wiley Online Library" } ] }, { "date": "2026-04-07", "score": 44, "delta": 2, "headlines": [ { "title": "Nuclear brinkmanship usually works. It’s also incredibly dangerous.", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMicEFVX3lxTE8tcE42NUlhU2hQd1RSUm1mcHZ4cTVReUxlV012ZmIydzY5VDVldmFVVEY2Yl9Gd1BpbGtzWHQ1a0FIdV9RRmVxa2gwd2dHaWNONEgzcVdiQllKRUVUYnJRa1RCMTdFZmJ1Mzd2QXdKdy0?oc=5", "source": "Silver Bulletin" }, { "title": "Geologists on the silver screen—the sequel - Sturkell - 2026 - Geology Today", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiakFVX3lxTE41dmtYT0NYRldOSDhzamRoT2F3S2VUcTVRV2RKS2dtY2w4VmU1c2ZmaXRYRFAzV2hKcHNBN0lYSmY3QmxVYmFoTXBIeTBnSDJSOHdXREhyVFVUdjZWRzl0U1A5MXlVemJiYUE?oc=5", "source": "Wiley Online Library" } ] }, { "date": "2026-04-20", "score": 41, "delta": 2, "headlines": [ { "title": "Risk of Fresh US-Iran Conflict Hits Comex Gold and Silver Bulls | Gold News", "link": 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What's still closed?", "source": "Statesman Journal", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiygFBVV95cUxNaG9xS0UtQXhLYUcyNkpLWmxfODZjYzMwM0tyZFVCU0M3amE0UEJ4QllSM2oyVS1OLW9pNlNiVHZYMUU5RVRxbFdzbzFId3hJRm9IVEVkbmg1eEZQRDFMYTdCT05fdGxmd1MyOUREbkotVEh4ZnpSemVGdUdyMFI2aUR3Nlpkbm8zYkRRc2hLTUVLUFp1b01oc0ZpdVh3T1FTN1FNdFR4d3B1ZXdjSnlQNWdGeDVEZlVrRjB3QzhHc0hDMVh4NzhzNzZB?oc=5", "score": 20, "date": "2026-04-28" } ], "narrative": "The Gold & Silver Fear Index averaged 40.1 in April 2026. Early in the month, concerns over dangerous nuclear brinkmanship pushed tension up, causing the index to peak at 44 on April 7. The index reached its lowest point of 38 on April 28, even as headlines highlighted that most of Silver Falls reopened following storm damage. Fears rose again later in the month due to the risk of a fresh US-Iran conflict and news that the U.S. was considering renewed airstrikes. April ended with gold prices struggling while stocks hit new record highs despite the ongoing Iran war.", "engine_note": "Scores in this month were computed by the first-generation engine (v1).", "generated_utc": "2026-09-17 11:05", "locked": true }, "2026-05": { "index": "gold_silver", "slug": "gold-silver", "name": "Gold & Silver Fear Index", "month": "2026-05", "days": 31, "avg": 37.4, "max": 40, "peak_date": "2026-05-11", "min": 36, "low_date": "2026-05-21", "moves": [ { "date": "2026-05-06", "score": 39, "delta": 2, "headlines": [ { "title": "Gold and silver's historic rally could resume 'as fog of war lifts', market watchers say", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijAFBVV95cUxNcHNBZWwwakxWYWhSRWVGQ05LYzBLNzgxS08xWFBHUDhXZlIzLVhiREswa1lmX3FDNlBrMHBqX2pWU2Rxeno3UTB6VlkyVE1pXzVIU3piRHIyYXUxSjV6T1k5d2haWUg1a1hKdDZfSllBSDZlWkdLQjhiQzZZaDIwWDU2dHlMbVA4UXVOdtIBkgFBVV95cUxNZzhmSmRWd2ZES0JSZTM5OXdkSVlJM3B0UjdfLUFVLUtOOGdIVklEeGtUZmhrdzhDcUpsYWQ1UnhGUDVpTlRRclBCY0lTQzQ3N29WbC1wOHdqb1FzRGRfbkFTV2N1TEo5MDdOdFZPQzlsWlZRUHFHdDY4bl8zTG43bmZNbXk1aXZTTkJXN3hYbUVxdw?oc=5", "source": "CNBC" }, { "title": "Commission on Aging to Host Free Public Policy Forum on Social Connections and Healthy Aging on Thursday, May 28, in Silver Spring", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi4wFBVV95cUxPWVY5OE5kcXN0TzhoUF9TVmg1MkhxRVRMNlh1WTNYczdEbDJqU0RiVE9lYjRNaWdjVElxMDVMREtucmpRc0pJM2tlVE81aWxKTDhkR0hfN2xWdWhOVVpjRmktYTBNejRQZXJNeUhQdGVYOXczeTlnNGdvXzI4dE1KZWFzQlZfMEhsREpBdTFiUG10WEFpZ01oVk90UzQ1SkRIYUtNMzRkcHRCbDZ1c2NSTG5TZzhpOHc3S0FPblR6OWRSdGEzcUZmcmhNby1CbEp5ZkJ6ZG5Fa0REd05nTV90VHNybw?oc=5", "source": "Montgomery County, MD (.gov)" } ] }, { "date": "2026-05-04", "score": 37, "delta": -1, "headlines": [ { "title": "Gold and silver prices today, Monday, May 4: Gold and silver down this morning after 'Project Freedom' announcement", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilAJBVV95cUxOTGdqU0RJbGd0UFlCUWVreE5fTjVsXzJ0Y1VURmJpcHJpbHMzYWx6Q2xTaUtDVWllNmRUMXJLYXJadWxNNGlZYlBRUW5zb3YwSmVQakdOR2UxSjNjckVaV19JV3dBbjFySVFpSjY1dWllaHlrUkktNUVQa29KM0JzYlhDZTNsMHpkUkdQQUtRdmFfMFhtNUltZG9zRUxVN0QxdnpHb0MzMmI4b0t0ZloxRjA1RlZTampuRkRlakFTeGQ0N0NZQWlLcHZwUWpuUUhIcFNVcGoydFdZWFNIUm5SUG1ZRjJGV2NQODYxSGEtendtLWRQYVJFTUQzWXAzTzVXRTBTVDJRMk5jeUlGN1ctU05PT3M?oc=5", "source": "Yahoo Finance" }, { "title": "Want more Black representatives? 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Early in the month, market watchers suggested the metal rally could resume as the fog of war lifts, while headlines later noted steady or lower prices following U.S. airstrikes and targeted actions on Iranian drones. Tension calmed at times when the president called off planned attacks on Iran and when news broke of a truce extension with Iran. Additionally, prices dipped on specific mornings after the 'Project Freedom' announcement and after a rejected peace plan. 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Tension was pushed higher by escalating war with Iran, a 7% spike in oil prices, and market focus on pending interest rate decisions. Later in the month, news of a pause in airstrikes helped calm the market, causing the index to drop 7 points on July 30. Despite a late surge in silver mining mergers and acquisitions worth $14.3 billion, fear peaked at 62 on July 29 during renewed airstrikes. The month ended with silver briefly rising above $59 after the U.S. paused its airstrikes.", "engine_note": "Scores in this month were computed by the first-generation engine (v1).", "generated_utc": "2026-09-17 11:05", "locked": true }, "2026-08": { "index": "gold_silver", "slug": "gold-silver", "name": "Gold & Silver Fear Index", "month": "2026-08", "days": 31, "avg": 54.7, "max": 63, "peak_date": "2026-08-24", "min": 47, "low_date": "2026-08-01", "moves": [ { "date": "2026-08-04", "score": 53, "delta": 4, "headlines": [ { "title": "Why Adam Silver Won't Let Tom Dundon Move the Trail Blazers", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilwFBVV95cUxPaGxscDVUODJObW9DXzZnSkUxQS00VVlOODZRcHJXT0g3c1luYTJ4endKT1czanNYS0I1anRrMnNJbEFmQm9UZVNfeG0tT0hNb0lLMEdNaTZWREVmaERrTHJyWkJHQll1Mm1NWU1SS3NKSVdHTzVlNWh0UWRCZGNPczEybmJxckd3YTVwNXdVaWRsSHRka0pB?oc=5", "source": "The Rose Garden Report" }, { "title": "What to make of Michigan", "link": 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Tensions were pushed higher by news discussing NBA team moves, questions about long-term crisis hedges, and gold regaining its safe-haven appeal after an Iran war selloff. Broader worries about the war in Iran, the Trump economy, and market reactions before Warsh took the stage also kept investors on edge. Fear eventually peaked for the month at a score of 63 on August 24th. 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Tension was pushed up by news of US sanctions on an Iranian financier's crypto exchange, security reports showing platforms lost over $3.63 billion to cyberattacks, and concerns around four-year cycle declines. Market anxiety was further fueled as a Senate vote on the Clarity Act failed and lobbying efforts intensified. On the other hand, positive developments helped calm the mood, including Robinhood striking a deal with Crypto.com and a major drop in the estimated threat of quantum attacks against Bitcoin and Ethereum. 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Tensions were driven up by headlines including Microsoft warning that uncontrolled AI could create a 'silicon species' rivalling humans, alongside reports of air raid alerts in Riyadh and flight chaos from a software defect. Risk levels were pushed down around September 18 to September 20 following updates regarding Greenpeace reporting power line sabotage at the Zaporizhzhia plant and Russia labeling director Andrey Zvyagintsev a foreign agent. The index touched its lowest point of 34 on September 21. 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"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiowFBVV95cUxPVkw1bUVWOTItRV9iNDQ4dzlLcXc2enhZLTNhUzdVYmM2bS03U1NsWnkzR044enhPQ1BRMU4wUThfMEIwSXlVLWR2MHpoUnJTR2FCV2Zjc2NKOV9VbXMxbHFMOEUzRExvcDVmY000SjNGOTZkZ1ZoNWZmWDdqQUUzX1d6VjNqR2hBMkw5R0NKM2s4Rjc4UVRQVVdCa19OUG1yWnMw?oc=5", "score": 58, "date": "2026-04-22" }, { "title": "Inflation rises in US amid Hormuz blockade, consumer sentiment plunges", "source": "Al Jazeera", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilwFBVV95cUxOblNuVTF6WEEtNzc1RkdsbjYzS0hlM0cxNDgtcTdjbXdFOTBubVo2ZW0wWWt0dm5oWDBzZkozTnVLaDlXdWR5azJ0bHNCZnltd2FHZTgwY3NZLUYwS3NMRC1Nek93dE90TG5CYWhWY05pWnpTZlpmZFRZZXpnVVJxSGkzazJXVGJnUUxDWjA2ZnBIM1lCbWI0?oc=5", "score": 53, "date": "2026-04-10" }, { "title": "Inflation rate rises to 3.3 percent in March amid hiked energy costs from Iran war", "source": "The Hill", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigwFBVV95cUxPNlNEUjN4TUFEckl5RUVZa2s1UWZXTThYeTgtNFZfaUJPSDRrcVJzQmMxa2daSHZzZGJ3dDNmOUJsZTYyUkdQVnF3SWpsM0Y4VlhZZmtrVm9Ed2hwZkVEbDVvRXlRLWJIVVVpMlBUeUNmTFlkX05ZQVM2QklCUmJqQ19vd9IBiAFBVV95cUxONVBjXzJRTUZmRUtJS2NqeHQwSjZDQXhrUGNpX2lYV04zaEJsc0UzUmtCTVNSR0NuVlcxeF9JT1VNbVI0RWNHLWY1ZEpWX3YyckJtN0VoZlJURW1tTGx0Sk9lQ0ZTTXpPbmh6T0ItMk9rX0VMdmJZT1VTQlMzRXZ2eUgwWGpxRWhy?oc=5", "score": 52, "date": "2026-04-10" }, { "title": "CPI report shows inflation surged in March as Iran war drove up energy costs", "source": "CBS News", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiigFBVV95cUxPVEhTX080Q1U3akxBT1VZbHZQME1PckFQaDlfVXRtTzY2ZUNHX2JBczVkMWFFREN1ZkRjaWFheXY2eFJBMzNxbTRFU0JSclJzU0RiQ0F1T3dPZkduMmpfMG9DeWhCR2FEU3BQdzFrUUszU1VKeGFQbU14TElLQTJZajNQMUlnaGdZV3fSAY8BQVVfeXFMTXpha3lfZEJVNGM3RHFwcm1DV1kzWFJ3TDhTTjRNbkt2RG1KTFZ4ZFp0ZDVwM0xtdjZ5eTV4azVUS0EyeTdxc2NXbjZhRFpCSlZzUDVFX2ZBZ0ZVd0lSMjRtS3Y5MUU1TkNPd0NBTHVzLVdqZUZjZi0wU2ZkanlaTDBVcXdjUVIzY1BDbGM2VjQ?oc=5", "score": 52, "date": "2026-04-10" }, { "title": "Bank of England holds rates, warns of inflation threat from Iran war", "source": "Reuters", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiowFBVV95cUxPZERHWUItUGZQcUxWTHhqT2RNLURoUUhhdXNYUzhMQWZWY09yQ1hhSTZJOUpKRWxJcU05aXlYQWRDWHMzbDZ4ZWJBbVpJTXI1dDAxY3FxMmZ4a1FNSlYzajlQMk1Wc0hLbF9yalh0S0dCM2xoRklMamk3ZEdrZFE1T1RDajNaYktCYlRaVEhlR0FrdFVBSjNGYS1pUEFyZ1lJSGZF?oc=5", "score": 52, "date": "2026-04-30" }, { "title": "US war on Iran shows renewable energy is an inflation management tool", "source": "greencentralbanking.com", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirwFBVV95cUxONTIzSk5mSTJjLUhqZThZZTMzbTQyTHkzSEZiUTJMekZrSVdVakJGLW56eUdsS0FZZ085SUdaRUt0UTRkZkg0dDhncDdDdE1MeGJJb1kxZDJVMlNzMjdPYzhGV3V2R0dmdGpFWXg5QVBhanlNT2w0UTVBODNnWE1KaDFGLTMzRFFFZ2o3V2tMQVBXZ19DWEVIU1lEY3BDcThQaVJIWkpjZTh4X2E5ejE4?oc=5", "score": 52, "date": "2026-04-17" }, { "title": "Prices surged in March after oil shock set off by Iran war - ABC News", "source": "Breaking News, Latest News and Videos", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinAFBVV95cUxPUWNtRGFRV1c1bE9vMFJjUElvZkJSV1lJR09WSHk4eXo5UjBjRWQtZUZBYl9EZ08ycExJQ2tuTHVGZTExQmV3bkhFSU4yNERidEpGZHNQTE9yaHlIdzgxMVh3MEczclM4a3N0dU1XUWJCMWJJVFAtVEpIQ0t5QVhzX0VyejdOSFhXLW1iN0thSjZlNUVhdl9QTkFVa27SAaIBQVVfeXFMTmxQMUluanBfM0FLVWcwd251VVFuQWloZjFQVFpodHBUa0hmZkJiaWQ2ay1TUXRGV3ZTQzBNRGZzcWQta2hoRUw1RnBmTy11eWF6SEJONHNHdjNqTjBIUE1aQldnNFJ0bHZhcjRTVDFHWldNMWpJaEFHRl8wMk9BMEZWOUFsQXlJZVl4QXg3VDlfZzZSZ3hqQmlYdVYtaWx4QUln?oc=5", "score": 50, "date": "2026-04-10" }, { "title": "War in Iran sends inflation soaring and the mood of American consumers plunging", "source": "AP News", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipAFBVV95cUxORURCLUppMF9taFNjeVJWZ1RuME5ncWpGalBJZVk2YUNKVkN1bEZBcjk2OEo0cEoyQVNMZFFLNndwMzRnMFpOZXY1WmUyRTNZRXZob3FqSi1tckItVFhoN0FOUFRwNXJFS29QQlVqZ2NmcF8wVzFEUkc2WGNuMUNWZ1huSnJQQ21XZzdSbVlveWVKSFJuTi1LcWF0c2t2WmtXUkhOeA?oc=5", "score": 49, "date": "2026-04-10" } ], "calming": [], "narrative": "The Inflation Pressure Index recorded a monthly average of 38.0 in April 2026, touching its lowest point of 33 on April 14. Tension was driven up by the war in Iran, which hiked energy costs, pushed the US inflation rate to 3.3 percent in March, and prompted the Bank of England to warn of ongoing inflation threats. A further jump led to the index peaking at 47 on April 25 as growing energy risks were highlighted alongside Japanese inflation data. Meanwhile, news previews and reports regarding Japan's core inflation staying below target helped pull the score down on other days. 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Tension was pushed up early in the month by market inflation fears running ahead of reality, as well as rising US and Canadian inflation caused by surging energy and gasoline costs from the war in Iran. On the other hand, conditions calmed down when China's factory inflation hit a 45-month high from an energy price shock and an assessment of wage inflation dropped the index by 9 points. 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"Trump embraces May price spikes amid Iran war: ‘I love the inflation’", "source": "The Hill", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikAFBVV95cUxOZmphdUozbUtJN1cwSmlSYjd0cUNmcDNZc18wZnU4Q25aVlZEUndzelJxZUd1bEkyWExkVXhyMlhLSExZcklJeVhjNnRKMXJXQkVhSWJEQjZUOFhLYkY0TUNaZzVZVXRBMlJQRFc2Q1RweVhxWkxCWHNYM0F1V0pxeDhMX0pSQk1OR3ZwblJLaUXSAZYBQVVfeXFMTTVRWmRYTXNFUVpHUFh3Z1dtOXlRVkl4QVh1bjBUQXFSOUNfczctdGdVTmpIOWNZS0VVUjNiQkhmRF9IVWxKUEJUbDhheU1MVGpPbUE0VVBjUXE2MmZPVVp4WTlRNGgtX1lkVUxYRzR1YU9yVTRYbUJSZUE2NkZXYmNfUzcwSGRQTlNRTndobnVyMTRMMGpR?oc=5", "score": 46, "date": "2026-06-10" }, { "title": "Inflation Accelerated in May as Iran War Pushed Up Prices", "source": "The New York Times", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMif0FVX3lxTFBYN0UydGRLWUVQeVd1Q3ZWeTRRSU1JN1Zzai1PcUlPWHhLdTJ0SVlrc1JCN2NReHdjSVQ3ajlJR0Y5R0pGMWE4Z0tuYWNoV3lINHVLTkhBRTdnLUFlcjI2cGk3bFg3d21Rd01iQkhJZWdRcVdUcTBHYVV6V2R6cW8?oc=5", "score": 46, "date": "2026-06-25" }, { "title": "Why the Iran Conflict Is Affecting Diesel and Jet Fuel Prices More Than Gasoline", "source": "Bipartisan Policy Center", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivAFBVV95cUxQd2t3aEdpZDB3eFAwbEo0cTdZNGNtX21fSzBlR1FMaU1EYy1uUDBYR0xkc0d5clpNcWowcTdjTXJTWXgzbHpJYW4tazB1VzV1M1dWNmx3Q2pXYWxhZ0tGYjR1dVpQeUlFdVE2ZVc4czdtbnRfSXhXT3gxWnk5U0MydmFRQVIwYTdtM1pEeUR0VkpsTzlXYjNLVlNsaWNvQ0g1azNRTHJNU3h1UEFzWmk3VURxNEV3dDlHLVZXUg?oc=5", "score": 43, "date": "2026-06-02" }, { "title": "Hormuz closure offsets tariff reversal; U.S. left with upside inflation risk", "source": "Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZEFVX3lxTE1LamNJZEQtODFwSTJUeVlqbmp4TG5BU01tbkJUelQ3eEplZHJWWTllUHdfRllpTUZxRHdfZWc2YlpPNW8tUW1qS0xrZFpodUlXb2lULTF3OEVPaUM2R0JJVFBjNzg?oc=5", "score": 38, "date": "2026-06-02" } ], "calming": [ { "title": "COMMENTARY: Iran peace deal no silver bullet for Fed's inflation dilemma", "source": "Reuters", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwgFBVV95cUxObFpjcnYtTmhISzlfWFVnQzN2T0JwQVZIVTYxaWRkb09NdmdUSktlN1BvTk40R3IxdVN6ZVkydFB2aE52aTloX3RUY1Zud2hNWHBZZlgxbWl4VzJQVnVCd01lVUh0VTFsUHkxME50THFSQVBHUlpIbG83VmtxekVGOE54YmZmd01icjR2dVdKQXJua1JGWWdHRlZzZXhNMUVOMzYxUGdXRUNZeGNxbXNnS2pnY3ZaYjFBTWdQSnNGNkRYdw?oc=5", "score": 37, "date": "2026-06-25" } ], "narrative": "The Inflation Pressure Index recorded an average reading of 33.5 in June 2026. Early in the month, pressure peaked at 40 on June 6 following news that Iran's inflation reached its highest level since World War II. Tension was also pushed up as an ongoing war with Iran intensified a price squeeze, spiking energy costs and driving broader inflation to a three-year high. Tension calmed mid-month to a low of 30 on June 16, supported by commentary noting a potential Iran peace deal. 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{ "title": "Inflation cools to 3.5% in June in relief brought by brief US-Iran peace deal", "source": "theguardian.com", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilAFBVV95cUxNWFpYNmtJbC1oY0NldWRUY1QyWHk4cWhrUkk4akpVSEZJNjMtNkxCQjlrc3ZuWERjQkR6MlNnMHlMSXVsaUloaE8wOUh3cTFTYlV2emZSNF90bFhVanczZU5NOE5wZ04wcDlqdjRjMV9ULVFGVlhYSjlxYVZmZU1Rd1JMQXl6QnZDbGUxM2RmOWZIUDVE?oc=5", "score": 40, "date": "2026-07-14" } ], "calming": [ { "title": "Inflation cools to 3.5% in June in relief brought by brief US-Iran peace deal", "source": "theguardian.com", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilAFBVV95cUxNWFpYNmtJbC1oY0NldWRUY1QyWHk4cWhrUkk4akpVSEZJNjMtNkxCQjlrc3ZuWERjQkR6MlNnMHlMSXVsaUloaE8wOUh3cTFTYlV2emZSNF90bFhVanczZU5NOE5wZ04wcDlqdjRjMV9ULVFGVlhYSjlxYVZmZU1Rd1JMQXl6QnZDbGUxM2RmOWZIUDVE?oc=5", "score": 40, "date": "2026-07-14" } ], "narrative": "The Inflation Pressure Index recorded an average reading of 36.2 for July, reaching its lowest level of 29 on July 2 and peaking at 44 on July 23. Pressure was initially calmed as US consumer inflation cooled to 3.5% in June due to a brief US-Iran peace deal and a pause in the war. However, tension was pushed back up throughout the month as a renewed Middle East conflict and Hormuz uncertainty kept oil prices elevated. These higher oil prices bumped up Japan's June core inflation rate and brought inflation fears back into the spotlight. By July 23, the index hit its monthly high, driven by ongoing concerns that the Middle East conflict would reverse earlier inflation slowdowns.", "engine_note": "Scores in this month were computed by the first-generation engine (v1).", "generated_utc": "2026-09-17 13:08", "locked": true }, "2026-08": { "index": "inflation_pressure", "slug": "inflation-pressure", "name": "Inflation Pressure Index", "month": "2026-08", "days": 31, "avg": 35.1, "max": 39, "peak_date": "2026-08-19", "min": 29, "low_date": "2026-08-22", "moves": [ { "date": "2026-08-22", "score": 29, "delta": -10, "headlines": [ { "title": "Warsh’s Old Forecasts Show How He Formed His Views on Inflation", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitgFBVV95cUxPbFhYSmhyVUlMbWNjakhBazJaZGJLQU4zbUsyWXJCMmJORTJJQUhSZ3RleVh6bWR0WjRtZzNyQzdEanJjOU9Fai1Gd2Q0VVVqeHZRazNXZ3V2Y0J6NW94akkxNUhXUnFmdXBWSHBiME5hSFFNQ3M1dkJsMy10Z3BZR1dKZUFOSDgyeWNqSEZxR3pDOEVfZnotWXJvRnQ2M2VNd3lya0ktM3N2NjlhVlg4bWd4VWN2Zw?oc=5", "source": "WSJ" }, { "title": "The Three Minds Leading the Fed’s Inflation Rethink", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipgFBVV95cUxQNWF5czc4TG03RzVGNzVVaWljdndhVk16SmlwRDRoeHhvM2dHb0gtdEZKSS1uNGUxTkFjbW51OTNRdXhGWWRhMmVTRkFnLVdkYV9KdllTU1NadGJqbDhQc0NrU0FvdXV5RVJ2NmpEa3FoSVZoYjRxZUpVZzVMdWlYOW1GaEJLTWszbnNEODBkakk0czQtQ3BWTUx5SGVOcUZuWlp1Nm9B?oc=5", "source": "WSJ" } ] }, { "date": "2026-08-07", "score": 37, "delta": 6, "headlines": [ { "title": "China July factory-gate inflation eases to 3-month low, CPI slows", "link": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipgFBVV95cUxOaVNBcVdFSHViUm10d0NJVTdNYVJOdDgwZ3FvTy1JbFVwTVVlWmN1a1B3UjRaTWdYOG5VRm0yZWZXUWVKMEtLVzk4azgwcHVuX1Y3LWFrMGhnam0zRFU1dnRFQlBaSmpEOUVzM0sxUVYybml4QkIwNlVIck1LNE5wQTBEcWUtaFhZMGdCTFpnS0R5QTNDLWJheUNGT3VINWtSRzBFek13?oc=5", "source": "Reuters" }, { "title": "Exclusive | Ratings Firm Accused of Grade Inflation Vouched for $40 Billion of Insurer Debt", "link": 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Institutional challenges under attack pushed tension up early in the month, helping the index hit a peak of 62 on May 16. Conditions then began to ease following news on the popularity of supply chain careers and Walmart rolling out simplified inbound logistics for suppliers. Thanks to these calming factors, the index dropped to its lowest point of 49 on May 27. 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Early in the month, risk pushed tension up to a peak of 55 on June 7, driven by threats like the Miasma Worm supply chain attack targeting AI coding agents and Ukrainian drone strikes disrupting Russian logistics. Tension calmed down later in the month, touching a low point of 40 on June 24 after news of the Navy awarding seats on a logistics IT contract and reports on the need for AI talent. 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Tension was pushed up by ocean shippers abandoning traditional practices due to tariffs and the Iran war, sending the index to a peak of 55 on July 19. Other major headlines involved a fertilizer shortage from the Iran war, diesel export bans from Russia, and cyber attacks linked to North Korea. Meanwhile, US logistics costs dropping to 7.8% of GDP helped calm things down toward the end. 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