US President Trump says Iran strikes will be limited as Hormuz Oil flows

President Trump's statement suggesting limited strikes on Iran, despite ongoing Strait of Hormuz oil flows, signals a potential de-escalation in geopolitical tensions. This rhetoric aims to temper risk appetite, preventing a sharp repricing of geopolitical risk premiums across energy markets and safe-haven assets. Crude oil futures (WTI, Brent) are most directly exposed, as reduced fears of supply disruptions in the critical Hormuz chokepoint could cap upward price movements, while gold and JPY might see some unwinding of safe-haven bids. Traders will closely monitor any further official statements from the US administration or Iranian responses, particularly regarding naval activity in the Gulf, for confirmation of this de-escalation narrative.

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