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As Iran abruptly announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, international oil prices plummeted by more than 10%. Consequently, the three major indices of the New York stock market all surged.
According to a report by MarketWatch, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced via his X (formerly Twitter) that, in accordance with the Lebanon ceasefire agreement, all commercial vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz would be fully reopened. As this crucial waterway, responsible for approximately 20% of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) transport, reopened, market anxiety about global energy supply disruptions rapidly eased.
Immediately after the announcement, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices plunged by over 11%, falling to the early $80s per barrel. As the risk of recurring inflation decreased due to the sharp drop in energy prices, government bond yields also declined. The yield on the US 10-year Treasury bond fell to around 4.25%, raising expectations for an easing of loan interest burdens.
The New York stock market saw a strong rally, led by technology and industrial stocks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged by over 1,000 points during intraday trading, and the S&P 500 index and Nasdaq Composite index also rose by more than 1%, reaching new all-time highs. In contrast, major energy companies such as Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Chevron (CVX) saw their stock prices uniformly decline due to the impact of the sharp drop in oil prices.
However, a sense of caution persists that geopolitical risks have not been completely resolved. Immediately after the news of the Strait of Hormuz reopening, US President Donald Trump stated that the US Navy's blockade of Iranian ports would remain in place until a final agreement is reached.
[Key Summary of the Article]
-International oil prices plummeted by over 11% following Iran's announcement of the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
-As energy-driven inflationary pressures eased, the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq indices on the New York stock market all surged.
-President Trump warned that the US Navy's blockade of Iranian ports would continue until a final agreement.
*Disclaimer: This article is for investment reference only, and we are not responsible for any investment losses based on it. The content should be interpreted for informational purposes only.*
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