A Curious Definition of “Open”

Bob Elliott · Nonconsensus · April 09, 2026 at 09:34 · ⏱ 3 min read  | Read on Substack ↗
Summary
The author expresses skepticism about the market's euphoric reaction to a recently announced ceasefire. Despite the rally, physical transit through the Strait of Hormuz remains limited, suggesting the risk of oil supply disruptions to the global economy persists.
  • A two-week ceasefire announcement led to a significant market rally over a 24-hour period.
  • Despite market optimism, transit through the Strait of Hormuz is still restricted.
  • This poses an ongoing risk to the global oil supply for at least several more weeks.
Read time 3 min
Length 3,033 chars
Category finance
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