Stocks fell and oil prices rose near $80 a barrel after President Trump announced a new blockade and tolls on the Strait of Hormuz while investors remained jittery about tech stocks.

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Strait of Hormuz

Who

President Trump

What

Stocks fell and oil prices rose near $80 a barrel after President Trump announced a new blockade and tolls on the Strait of Hormuz while investors remained jittery about tech stocks.

When

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:17:01 GMT · 6h 34m ago

Where

Strait of Hormuz ·

Why

President Trump announced a new blockade and tolls on the Strait of Hormuz, and investors remained jittery about tech stocks.

The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

Oil prices rose to nearly $80 a barrel. Stock markets experienced a decline, indicating potential for continued volatile trading.

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New York Post
https://nypost.com/2026/07/13/business/dow-slides-oil-rises-to-nearly-80-a-barrel-over-strait-of-hormuz-and-ai-fears/
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