# HSBC Holdings Chair Brendan Nelson emphasized the urgent need for a Middle East peace deal.

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

## Key points

- HSBC Chair Brendan Nelson linked Middle East peace directly to restoring global energy flows.
- The Iran conflict has driven oil prices close to $100 per barrel, raising inflation fears.
- The U.S. Navy has blockaded the Strait of Hormuz after failed peace negotiations.
- Analysts predict a significant reduction in crude supply due to the blockade and ongoing tensions.

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

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