Rising U.S.-Iran tensions put Strait of Hormuz shipping in focus, underscoring oil market sensitivity to disruption risks in a key transit corridor.
Hedge funds increased bullish positions on Brent crude at the fastest pace seen in nearly a decade as U.S.-Iran tensions sharpened concern over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil transit chokepoint. The move signals that investors are positioning for potential supply disruption risk in one of the world’s most important energy routes, where geopolitical stress can quickly feed into crude prices.