Trump considers Iran peace proposal as Hormuz traffic halts

The market is reacting to reports that former President Trump is considering a diplomatic overture toward Iran amid a complete halt in traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil transit chokepoint. The disruption has triggered a sharp repricing of geopolitical risk, with immediate implications for energy supply security and maritime insurance costs, driving up crude futures and tanker rates. This escalation particularly impacts oil-sensitive assets, including Middle East equity markets and global energy stocks, while boosting demand for safe-haven assets amid fears of prolonged regional instability. Traders are focused on the next U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) weekly inventory report, which could confirm whether physical supply shortages are materializing in global markets.

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