Trump: "Effective immediately, the United States Navy, the Finest in the World, will begin the process of BLOCKADING any and all Ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait of Hormuz"

u/callsonreddit · Reddit — r/StockMarket · April 12, 2026 at 13:05 · ⬆ 140 pts · 💬 75 comments  | View on Reddit ↗
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  • The post shares a breaking news statement (via Truth Social) from Donald Trump announcing that the US Navy will blockade the Strait of Hormuz.
  • The stated reason is to counter Iranian extortion and mining of the strait, escalating military tensions significantly.
  • Quality assessment: News/Speculation (Geopolitical event catalyst rather than traditional financial DD).
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A major geopolitical conflict and military blockade is initiating in the Middle East. Skyrocketing oil prices act as a tax on consumers and businesses, driving inflation up and causing panic in broader equities. Short the broader market as uncertainty and energy inflation trigger a sell-off. The conflict de-escalates rapidly before economic damage is priced in.
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The US President announced a military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most critical oil chokepoint. Shutting down or severely restricting traffic through the Strait of Hormuz will cause an immediate and massive global oil supply shock. Long oil (USO) or energy equities (XLE) to capture the inevitable price spike from the supply disruption. The blockade is a political bluff, is quickly resolved, or major powers like China secure immediate exemptions.
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