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August 10, 2026 - Hormuz Oil Shock Triggers a Violent Market Rotation
The Strait of Hormuz is once again forcing markets to confront a risk they may be badly underpricing.
In this episode of Market Pulse, we break down how the oil shock is rippling across global markets, triggering a sharp sector rotation as investors reassess energy exposure, inflation risk, interest rates, and the durability of the broader equity rally.
The critical question is no longer simply how high oil can go—it is whether alternative export routes can realistically replace the enormous volume of crude that normally moves through Hormuz. Pipeline capacity may look reassuring on paper…
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