Iran ceasefire and Hormuz outlook: The IMF chief says energy recovery after the US-Iran deal will take time, with supply disruptions lingering even as Strait of Hormuz reopening eases risk. Central bank reaction: ECB officials signaled they may still lift rates further because higher energy costs can persist and inflation damage can’t be undone overnight. Markets and geopolitics: Oil and gas firms warn “new era” conditions—months to rebalance flows—while investors welcomed the truce in Australia’s ASX energy-linked gains. UAE energy partnerships: Abu Dhabi’s energy chief says new energy opportunities for Chinese firms are expanding beyond solar supply into investment, manufacturing, and training; Siemens Energy also won a role in Abu Dhabi’s 2.6GW Taweelah C power project. Grid and affordability pressure: UK manufacturers are shifting overseas due to high energy costs, and Nevada customers face backlash over a proposed daily demand charge. Clean power execution: Africa’s renewables face financing barriers from sovereign credit rules, while Liberia and Ghana push energy skills and school renewables challenges. Storage momentum: India’s Geon commissioned a 2.88GWh BESS in Khavda, and Nebraska advanced a framework for grid-scale battery storage.