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Investment Weekly

Tracking Hormuz traffic
10 April 2026
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    Chart of the week – Tracking Hormuz traffic

    Chart of the week – Tracking Hormuz traffic

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    Geopolitical risk premiums compressed, and markets rallied this week after the news of the US/Iran ceasefire. But what should investors be watching now? Three signals will decide whether the bounce holds: a sustained rise in vessel crossings through the Strait of Hormuz, a flattening oil futures curve as supply stress eases, and a shift in rate expectations as central banks gain confidence to look through the energy shock. If any one stalls, sentiment can turn quickly.

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