U.S. stocks slip as Iran says Strait of Hormuz will remain shut; Brent rebounds above $88
AI Market Summary
Iran's decision to keep the Strait of Hormuz shut has revived supply-disruption risk, lifting Brent above $88 and pressuring risk assets. Higher energy prices are feeding inflation expectations, with markets repricing nearly a 50% chance of a Fed hike in September ahead of CPI/PPI releases. US equities slipped as rates-sensitive megacap tech lagged, while energy and defensives outperformed amid heightened macro uncertainty.
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● High
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▼ Bearish
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Iran said the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed, intensifying concerns about supply disruptions and lifting Brent crude back above $88 a barrel. U.S. equities gave up earlier gains, with the S&P 500 down 0.3% and the Nasdaq 100 down 0.4%. As oil prices climbed, inflation expectations rose and markets repriced the odds of a Federal Reserve rate hike to nearly 50%. Economists forecast U.S. July CPI rose 0.1% month over month after a 0.4% decline in the prior month, while a small-business hiring-plans gauge climbed to its highest level since October 2022.
