US just hit Iran again and oil is spiking — ride the energy rally
The U.S. just carried out new military strikes on Iran, and Kuwait activated its air defenses against incoming missile and drone threats. Oil prices immediately spiked because investors fear the critical Strait of Hormuz shipping lane could be blocked.
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Just yesterday the market was pricing in peace — oil fell over 5% and travel stocks rallied on deal hopes. That optimism has now been shattered by fresh U.S. airstrikes and Kuwait activating air defenses. When the narrative reverses this violently, oil stocks tend to gap up and keep running as traders who bet on peace are forced to unwind their positions. The Strait of Hormuz handles roughly 20% of the world's oil, so any real disruption would push prices far higher than today's initial jump. Major oil producers like ExxonMobil and Chevron stand to benefit directly from higher crude prices and are still trading well below where they'd be if the conflict drags on.