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Trump Says Hormuz Deal Could Come Within 48 Hours: Do Prediction Markets Back Him Up?

Aug 5, 2026 · 11:08 AM ET· updated 57m ago
Trump Says Hormuz Deal Could Come Within 48 Hours: Do Prediction Markets Back Him Up?

Trump vows the Strait of Hormuz will open "very soon" — but Polymarket gives just 2% odds ships return to normal by August 15.

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A leader says a big shipping route might reopen very soon, but a prediction market (where people bet money on outcomes) thinks it's unlikely to happen that fast. When leaders and betting markets disagree, it's worth watching what actually happens next.

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