CNBC
18 Aug 2026, 04:02 UTC · 2h ago
Ship attacked in Hormuz Strait as U.S.-Iran ceasefire expiry risks prolonged conflict
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CNBC
18 Aug 2026, 04:02 UTC · 2h ago
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The 60-day negotiating ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran expired on Monday without a follow-on agreement, and President Trump has ruled out an extension. — The collapse of the diplomatic window increases the likelihood of sustained or escalating conflict in a critical energy corridor.
-0.80A cargo vessel was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, causing engine room damage and a crew casualty. — Direct kinetic attacks on commercial shipping increase insurance premiums and risk premiums for oil prices.
-0.60Eurasia Group has pushed back the timeline for a peace deal and de-escalation from September to the end of the year. — Extended timelines for resolution suggest a prolonged period of market volatility and supply chain instability.
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Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz remains near a standstill, with only three vessels transiting on Sunday. — The continued lack of traffic confirms the severity of the blockade, though the market has partially priced this in via alternative routing.
-0.30President Trump threatened to bomb Oman if the country interferes with U.S. efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. — Expansion of potential targets to include regional partners increases the risk of a wider geopolitical contagion.
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