The Strait of Hormuz sounds is one of those places people only hear about when gas prices jump or war breaks out. But this narrow stretch of water is one of the most important places on Earth. Right now

What’s Happening (and why markets care) Multiple credible outlets are reporting a U.S. military operation in Venezuela , Trump signaling the U.S. will “run” Venezuela “for a while,” and claims that major U.S. oil companies are prepared to invest billions to restore output. That combination matters to markets because it hits three price drivers at the same time: Energy supply + shipping risk (oil markets price fear fast) Defense spending expectations (Pentagon posture, repl