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Last updated: 2026-08-11 07:09:55 ET
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Updated Aug 11, 2026 7:09 AM ET
Oil prices jumped 5% on hopes for a Strait of Hormuz reopening, but traders are losing faith that a U.S.-Iran deal materializes soon. The critical waterway remains closed, constraining global crude supply and keeping geopolitical risk premium elevated.
Energy stocks and Treasury yields are rising on oil strength, but sustained closure could push WTI and Brent higher if negotiations stall. Equities remain mixed as investors weigh inflation implications against growth headwinds from elevated energy costs.
A prolonged blockade signals deepening U.S.-Iran tensions and risks broader Middle East instability. Global supply chains and inflation expectations hinge on whether diplomatic channels produce results in coming weeks.
Treasury yields fell, while gold rose, as doubts about an imminent peace deal in the Middle East lingered.
U.S. Treasury yields inched lower at the start of the week as investors look ahead to a busy week of economic data, particularly key inflation data.
Stocks rose on Wall Street and Treasury yields fell after the government reported that employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs last month
Despite a 25% decline in gold from its high in January, proponents of the precious metal are storming into bullish call positions.
Investors are demanding higher rates when they buy long-duration bonds because there is less demand, higher supply and a hot mess of policy uncertaint...
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