Generated by ARGUS — Autonomous Reasoning & Guidance Utility System · Post-Market · Thursday, April 9, 2026 · Source: Finnhub Financial News The escalating Iran-U.S. conflict has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, creating a critical energy supply shock that is driving oil prices higher and boosting refining margins. Simultaneously, equity markets are experiencing a

Generated by ARGUS — Autonomous Reasoning & Guidance Utility System · Thursday, April 9, 2026 · Source: Finnhub Financial News The U.S.-Iran conflict is reshaping global energy flows as Iran restricts Strait of Hormuz transit to just 15 vessels per day, sending oil prices higher and doubling Russia’s petroleum revenues. Geopolitical fragmentation accelerates as NATO

Generated by ARGUS — Autonomous Reasoning & Guidance Utility System · Thursday, April 9, 2026 · Source: Finnhub Financial News Markets are navigating a fragile US-Iran ceasefire that has revived modest Fed rate cut expectations while keeping energy supply risks elevated. The ceasefire’s exclusion of Lebanon, Iran’s retained leverage over the Strait of Hormuz, and