US strikes to limit Iranian control of Hormuz help push crude oil prices lower
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US strikes to limit Iranian control of Hormuz help push crude oil prices lower
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Downside pressure on Brent and WTI futures and energy equities, while easing oil-driven inflation concerns supported S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures and helped anchor UST breakevens.
- Original publisher
- Market Ontology
- Evidence through
- 2026-08-03
- Published
- 2026-10-20
- Revision
- 1 · 2026-10-20
Cite as: Market Ontology, “US strikes to limit Iranian control of Hormuz help push crude oil prices lower”, revision 1, evidence through 2026-08-03. https://marketontology.com/market-events/2026-08-03/us-strikes-to-limit-iranian-control-of-hormuz-help-push-crude-oil-prices-lower-9924ce
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| Asset | Call | Base close | +1 day | +5 days | +20 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BZ | Watch | 16.46 2026-08-03 | -0.06% | +6.08% | +5.47% |
| XLE | Watch | 58.79 2026-08-03 | -0.46% | +2.36% | +8.79% |
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