CENTCOM confirms that the southern shipping lane stays 'free and open' while Trump highlights 'very positive' negotiations regarding the Hormuz agreement.

Aug 5, 2026, 2:50 AM ETMarketRead the original at benzinga.com

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Potential stabilization of oil prices if the Strait of Hormuz is reopened, affecting global oil supply.

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CENTCOM says the southern route through the Strait of Hormuz is “free and open,” and US officials say a deal with Iran could reopen the strait. That directly removes a big geopolitical premium from oil prices. The market already reacted hard. BNO is about -6.0% since the news, so much of the calming is priced in. Our read: lean bearish on Brent exposure for now. If talks collapse or Iran reasserts control, the downside reverses fast and volatility spikes.

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Potential stabilization of oil prices if the Strait of Hormuz is reopened, affecting global oil supply.

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