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Last updated: 2026-04-17 22:07:23 ET
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President Trump announced at a Turning Point USA rally in Phoenix that the Strait of Hormuz is open, following coordinated statements from Iran confirming the critical waterway is no longer under threat. This marks a dramatic reversal from recent escalation that had roiled energy markets.
Oil prices plunged on the news, easing inflationary pressure across energy-dependent sectors. The S&P 500 extended a three-week rally, with mortgage rates beginning to fall as risk-off positioning unwound. Airlines and cruise lines surged on expectations of lower fuel costs and restored travel demand.
De-escalation in the Middle East removes a major geopolitical tail risk that had threatened global supply chains and inflation trajectories. The move bolsters Trump's political narrative ahead of midterm elections while reducing near-term recession fears tied to energy shocks.
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