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Iran mines the Strait of Hormuz, oil supply squeezed — accumulate energy stocks

Iran has reportedly mined the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil shipments. With the passage effectively blocked for over three months and peace talks stalling, oil prices are rising and analysts expect the supply squeeze to continue.

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The Strait of Hormuz handles roughly a fifth of the world's oil, and it's now been effectively blocked for over three months with no resolution in sight. Rising oil prices directly boost revenues and profits for major energy companies like ExxonMobil and Chevron. Bond markets are already reacting, with Treasuries dropping on expectations that higher energy costs will keep interest rates elevated. As long as the blockade persists, energy stocks have a strong tailwind pushing them higher.

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