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The agreement to re-open the Strait of Hormuz has led to market relief, causing WTI oil prices to fall almost 10% on the week and US stocks to rise, though some traders express concern the rally might be overdone.

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Strait of Hormuz, US

Who
Traders, David Oxley (Capital Economics), Adam Turnquist (LPL Financial), Citi analysts, US, Iran, Gulf region producers
What
The agreement to re-open the Strait of Hormuz has led to market relief, causing WTI oil prices to fall almost 10% on the week and US stocks to rise, though some traders express concern the rally might be overdone.
When
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMT · 17h 17m ago
Where
Strait of Hormuz, US ·
Why
The market reaction is due to the agreement to re-open the Strait of Hormuz, which is seen as relief from the 'nightmare scenario of it being shut'.
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WTI oil prices settled at $76.60 a barrel Thursday, down almost 10% on the week, and US stocks are near record highs, but analysts warn of risks including costly ship insurance, potential mine issues, and the 60-day ceasefire period.

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