HORMUZ CAN OPEN WITHOUT CLEARING ALL MINES, US ENERGY CHIEF SAYS

U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm stated that the Strait of Hormuz could remain operational even if not all mines are cleared, signaling confidence in continued energy flow despite regional risks. This comment affects market perceptions through the risk appetite and supply disruption channels, as traders assess the resilience of oil shipments amid heightened tensions in the Persian Gulf. Energy markets, particularly Brent crude and related shipping rates, are most exposed due to Hormuz’s role in transporting about 20% of global oil supply. Traders will closely watch any updates from U.S. Central Command on naval operations in the strait, as well as Iranian naval activity, which could escalate or de-escalate perceived threats to tanker traffic.

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