EPISODE · Apr 17, 2026 · 35 MIN
Iran Blinks on Strait of Hormuz: U.S. Blockade Holds as Oil Prices Drop and Wall Street Surges
from The Tom Sullivan Show · host Tom Sullivan
Iran has announced the Strait of Hormuz is open—but with conditions—while the U.S. naval blockade remains firmly in place. Markets reacted instantly, with oil prices plunging more than 10% and Wall Street rallying to record highs amid hopes of de-escalation. In this episode, we break down what Iran’s “partial reopening” really means, why the blockade still matters, and whether a true agreement is anywhere close—or if this is just another temporary pause in a volatile standoff.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-sullivan-show--6632619/support.Remember to call with your money and investing questions 855-295-6600 for the Financial Friday podcast. https://www.spreaker.com/show/7102919/episodes/feed
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Iran has announced the Strait of Hormuz is open—but with conditions—while the U.S. naval blockade remains firmly in place. Markets reacted instantly, with oil prices plunging more than 10% and Wall Street rallying to record highs amid hopes of de-escalation. In this episode, we break down what Iran’s “partial reopening” really means, why the blockade still matters, and whether a true agreement is anywhere close—or if this is just another temporary pause in a volatile standoff.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-sullivan-show--6632619/support.Remember to call with your money and investing questions 855-295-6600 for the Financial Friday podcast. https://www.spreaker.com/show/7102919/episodes/feed
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