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AFBytes briefing
A closure would raise energy costs for U.S. drivers and manufacturers through higher oil prices and supply chain delays. Retirees and investors would see direct effects on retirement portfolios tied to energy equities and broader market volatility.
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Wood Mackenzie warns that extended closure of the Strait of Hormuz would create shocks well beyond energy markets. The assessment highlights severe risks to global trade and economic stability.
