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Trump May Open the Hormuz, But He Can’t Prevent Next Oil Shock

Aug 9, 2026 · 02:46 PM ET· updated 1h ago
Trump May Open the Hormuz, But He Can’t Prevent Next Oil Shock

The investment community watching the Strait of Hormuz is treating a possible armistice, freer tanker traffic and pressure from Washington as if they could settle the oil market’s bigger question. They may calm spot

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Oil prices might stay tricky even if shipping routes get safer, because bigger world events can still shake up energy markets. When you look at oil stocks, remember that one person or leader can't control everything that affects prices.

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