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Strait of Hormuz Closure Drives Oil Prices Near $100

3/14/2026

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  • The United States–Israel military campaign against Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz since February, disrupting energy markets and pushing oil toward $100 per barrel.
  • This environment weighs on growth stocks such as NVIDIA Corporation and benefits energy producers like Devon Energy Corporation.
  • The S&P 500 has fallen 2.33% year-to-date, with small caps faring worse.
  • A recent trade report shows a narrowing U.S. trade deficit, offering a glimmer of hope.