US NEC Director Hassett says 10% pace of boats are going through the Strait of Hormuz vs normal

The comments from US NEC Director Hassett highlight concerns about energy supply through the Strait of Hormuz, which is crucial for global oil transport.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 10 Apr 2026, 13:40 UTCOn the live feed at 13:20 UTC — 4 more headlines followed before this page went public

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We expect rapid reduction in energy prices once Strait of Hormuz opens.
Hormuz can be opened within two months.
We have backup plans for opening up Hormuz.

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With only 10% of the usual traffic currently passing through, the anticipation of it reopening in two months could signal a potential easing of energy prices, impacting both inflation expectations and market sentiment. This geopolitical development suggests a possible shift towards stability in oil supply, which can influence currencies and broader risk assets.

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