WS #16356
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Geopolitical risk has escalated sharply, with the Strait of Hormuz becoming a kinetic flashpoint. Reports confirm seven oil tankers were damaged or set ablaze overnight, driving Brent crude above $113 per barrel for the first time since May. This supply shock is directly linked to the US deploying a third aircraft carrier to the region and Houthi attacks, marking a significant escalation from the previous carrier deployment. The market is pricing in a sustained disruption premium, benefiting energy producers while punishing airlines and shipping logistics.
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