Escalating US-Iran strikes, reported attacks near the Strait of Hormuz, and a Houthi threat to blockade Saudi shipping are lifting geopolitical risk premia and pushing WTI above 1% toward multi-week highs. The supply and transit-risk narrative is tightening near-term energy conditions and raising inflation expectations, pressuring rates even as equities rebound on stronger AI-led earnings momentum.
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The U.S. and Iran exchanged military strikes for a 10th consecutive day, and the UK navy said Iran hit two vessels near the Strait of Hormuz. Houthi rebels said they will impose a maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia. WTI crude futures rose more than 1% on the day to a five-week high. The escalation has rattled a key global oil-shipping corridor and lifted the geopolitical risk premium.