# HSBC Holdings Chair Brendan Nelson underscored the necessity of a Middle East peace agreement.

*business · news · 2026-04-14 · Devdiscourse*

## Key points

- HSBC Chair Brendan Nelson links Middle East peace to restoring global energy flows.
- Nelson attributes elevated oil prices to ongoing geopolitical tensions, especially the Iran conflict.
- He warns that disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz could worsen inflation and slow economic growth.
- Despite these risks, Nelson expects major economies to maintain steady interest rates amid tightening conditions.

**Companies:** HSBC Holdings
**Countries:** United Kingdom, Iran, United States, Hong Kong

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