The Strait of Hormuz is closed yet again! No one even knows how many times this has happened: open, close, close, open. The market has long grown numb, quietly watching the performance between the U.S. and Iran. Still, some curious people always ask: Many people’s understanding of the Strait of Hormuz still stops at it…
Month: April 2026
Where Is the Market Heading: Interpretation of March CPI and NFP Data
As we move into mid-April, the market is still shrouded in uncertainty. The negotiations between the U.S. and Iran have been full of twists and turns, with market sentiment swinging between excitement and disappointment. Two major data, CPI and nonfarm payrolls, have also come out, with one below expectations and the other exceeding expectations. So,…
How Will the US-Iran War End, and What’s Next for Markets?
Markets finally got some good news. Stocks, gold, and silver are rallying because both the U.S. and Iran are showing signs of easing tensions. Trump said he may withdraw troops within “two to three weeks,” claiming that “the objective has been achieved.” Meanwhile, Iranian President Pezeshkian stated that they have a “genuine willingness to end…