WS #13327
Trump claims talks with Iran and US control of Hormuz, but Iran denies talks and says only Oman negotiations; oil drops ~6% on hopes of deal, supporting equities. SpaceX short interest ($23.6B) tops Tesla's, stock down 50% from highs, first earnings Aug 4 and lockup Aug 5; extra 456M share unlock avoided.
US-Iran de-escalation credibility gap
Trump claims talks with Iran and US control of Hormuz, but Iran denies talks and says only Oman negotiations; oil drops ~6% on hopes of deal, supporting equities.
SpaceX short interest ($23.6B) tops Tesla's, stock down 50% from highs, first earnings Aug 4 and lockup Aug 5; extra 456M share unlock avoided.