US stocks fell Monday morning as oil surged past $100 a barrel after President Trump announced a new blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The move squashes hopes for Middle East de-escalation and raises immediate concerns about global energy supply disruption. The shock is likely to pressure equities broadly, especially energy-sensitive sectors, while supporting oil and volatility.
US stocks fell Monday morning as oil surged past $100 a barrel after President Trump announced a new blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The move squashes hopes for Middle East de-escalation and raises immediate concerns about global energy supply disruption. The shock is likely to pressure equities broadly, especially energy-sensitive sectors, while supporting oil and volatility.
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