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WTI oil settled above $100/barrel, the highest since 2022. Senator Coons and analyst Becca Wasser stated that a continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz could drive oil prices to $150 or $200/barrel. The Iran war has directly constrained global oil supply by closing a critical chokepoint. A prolonged conflict with no clear diplomatic resolution will maintain and potentially intensify this supply shock. The direction is WATCH due to high volatility and binary outcomes based on war developments. Prices have clear, significant upside risk if the strait remains closed or conflict escalates, but also potential for sharp reversal if a deal is struck. A sudden diplomatic breakthrough that reopens the Strait of Hormuz would collapse the war premium in oil prices.

Senator Coons quotes Nvidia's CEO saying demand is "incredibly great" and that US companies are "compute constrained." Lutnick confirms Commerce will not let exports hinder US companies getting chips. The government is effectively guaranteeing that US demand will absorb 100% of supply, removing the risk of an inventory glut if China exports are blocked. The "America First" allocation policy ensures Nvidia's order book remains full domestically. LONG Nvidia on confirmed, government-protected domestic demand that exceeds supply. Total ban on sales to China impacting long-term revenue growth.