#StraitOfHormuzReopensOilPlunges

The deal is done. After months of closure that choked off roughly a fifth of the world's seaborne oil, the Strait of Hormuz is reopening. The US and Iran have reached an agreement to halt hostilities and restore commercial shipping through one of the most critical chokepoints on the planet.
Markets reacted instantly. Brent crude dropped over four percent to around $84 a barrel. WTI fell nearly five percent to just above $80.
These are the lowest levels since the conflict erupted in late February. The risk premium that had been baked into every barrel for months is evaporating fast.

But let's stay grounded. This same strait was supposedly reopening back in April, only for Iran to reverse course within hours, claiming the terms had been violated. Trust is fragile here. Shipping lanes will take time to normalize. Tankers that rerouted or sat idle need weeks to reposition.
Inventories that were drawn down during the blockade will need rebuilding. And the naval blockade on Iran reportedly stays in place until a permanent deal is locked in, which means the geopolitics underneath this ceasefire are still unsettled. For now though, the relief is real. Energy markets are breathing again. Equity futures are rallying.
And the world's most important oil artery is getting back to business. Watch what happens next, not just what was announced.

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