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Strait of Hormuz

The Hormuz math just got even uglier

Iran launched attacks on U.S. military bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan—retaliation for American strikes near the Strait of Hormuz. As the escalation keeps climbing, here's what the numbers actually tell you about the risk ahead.

Oil price

The soft landing has an oil problem

Oil’s sustained price is a major indicator that few are watching. If crude stays elevated, it could keep inflation sticky, limit the Fed’s flexibility, squeeze corporate margins, and shift market leadership. Here’s how to position your portfolio.

The real chokepoint at the Strait of Hormuz

War-risk insurance premiums on Strait of Hormuz transits have surged from pre-war levels, and shipping traffic has collapsed by roughly 95%. Here's how insurers are controlling oil transit… and what it means for your portfolio.