EPISODE · Apr 13, 2026 · 11 MIN
Strait of Hormuz Blockade Sends Oil to $99 as Wall Street Rebounds
from Market Brief - After Hours
In today’s episode of Market Brief – After Hours, global markets deliver a sharp and complex session as a U.S. naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz intensifies geopolitical risks while equities stage a powerful rebound.We break down the resilience in U.S. markets, where major indices reversed early losses and pushed higher, driven by strong demand in technology and AI-linked stocks despite escalating tensions and rising energy prices.Across Europe, markets moved lower as investors reacted to heightened exposure to energy disruptions, with airline and travel stocks leading declines as oil prices surged amid supply concerns in the Persian Gulf.We also explore the sharp moves in crude oil, with prices approaching the critical $100 level as traders assess the impact of restricted tanker flows and the risk of further supply shocks.In Forex, we analyse key technical developments across EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, and AUD/USD, focusing on major moving average breakouts and shifting momentum across currency markets.Precious metals saw mixed performance, with Gold and Silver consolidating as investors balance safe-haven demand against renewed risk appetite.Finally, we cover major market movers including Oracle’s surge on AI developments, strong gains in biotech following positive trial results, and declines in Fastenal and Best Buy amid earnings and analyst downgrades. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In today’s episode of Market Brief – After Hours, global markets deliver a sharp and complex session as a U.S. naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz intensifies geopolitical risks while equities stage a powerful rebound.We break down the resilience in U.S. markets, where major indices reversed early losses and pushed higher, driven by strong demand in technology and AI-linked stocks despite escalating tensions and rising energy prices.Across Europe, markets moved lower as investors reacted to heightened exposure to energy disruptions, with airline and travel stocks leading declines as oil prices surged amid supply concerns in the Persian Gulf.We also explore the sharp moves in crude oil, with prices approaching the critical $100 level as traders assess the impact of restricted tanker flows and the risk of further supply shocks.In Forex, we analyse key technical developments across EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, and AUD/USD, focusing on major moving average breakouts and shifting momentum across currency markets.Precious metals saw mixed performance, with Gold and Silver consolidating as investors balance safe-haven demand against renewed risk appetite.Finally, we cover major market movers including Oracle’s surge on AI developments, strong gains in biotech following positive trial results, and declines in Fastenal and Best Buy amid earnings and analyst downgrades. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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