Hormuz Shock Lifts Oil Risk Premium

Conviction: 72% · Horizon: 1M · 2026-04-20
Middle East escalation can keep crude prices elevated.

Disruption risk around the Strait of Hormuz raises the probability of tighter physical supply, higher freight costs, and a larger geopolitical premium in crude.

Instrument Side Target Reason
USO Long We believe a sustained geopolitical premium in crude can support oil-linked instruments as physical-market stress and shipping risk keep spot prices firm.

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