*PRESIDENT SAYS WILL NOT OPEN STRAIT OF HORMUZ UNTIL DEAL SIGNED

The president's statement that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until a deal is signed introduces geopolitical risk into global energy supply routes, directly affecting oil and gas markets. The transmission mechanism is a supply disruption risk, as the Strait of Hormuz handles approximately 20% of global oil shipments, and any prolonged closure threatens seaborne crude flows from major Gulf producers. This raises risk premiums in Middle Eastern oil exports, increases shipping insurance costs, and pressures Brent and Dubai crude benchmarks, with LNG shipments also at risk. Markets most exposed include Middle Eastern equities, energy commodities, shipping rates, and regional credit default swaps. Traders will watch for the next OPEC+ meeting and any naval movements in the Gulf, as military escalation or diplomatic breakthroughs could rapidly alter the outlook.

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