Stocks Rally as Iran Announces Strait of Hormuz is "Completely Open"

Stocks rallied after Iran announced the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open," easing immediate concerns over a potential supply disruption in one of the world’s most critical oil transit chokepoints. The market reaction reflects improved risk appetite as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East appear to de-escalate, reducing the premium priced into energy markets and boosting equities sensitive to global trade stability. Energy stocks and shipping equities, particularly those with exposure to Middle East routes, are most directly impacted, along with broader indices that had priced in higher oil volatility. Traders will watch for confirmation from maritime intelligence and tanker tracking data to verify continued open passage through the strait, as any discrepancy could prompt rapid repricing.

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