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The Strait of Hormuz is currently the most volatile patch of water on the planet. Two tankers have reportedly exploded, but if you look at the U.S. military statements, they are effectively hitting the pause button on that narrative, disputing the claims while the global market enters a state of high-stakes confusion. This is a classic example of geopolitical theater where the mere threat of conflict is just as powerful as the conflict itself. When uncertainty hits the shipping lanes, the energy markets react instantly. We have seen oil prices climb above ninety dollars a barrel, driven by a so-called fear premium. Shippers are nervous, insurers are backing away, and the result is a massive bottleneck that ripples through the global economy

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