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03-11
Reserves vs Shortage:
A G7 reserve release can calm markets short term but cannot fully replace a major disruption. Global demand is about 102 mb/d, while Hormuz carries roughly 20 mb/d. Even an aggressive release offsets only a fraction. If exports stay constrained, Brent could eventually retest $110–120 despite temporary stabilisation.

Portfolio Pivot:
Markets are split. Some investors rotate into short-term Treasuries and energy dividend stocks for stability. Others are still buying the AI dip in names like NVIDIA, betting that AI capex momentum outweighs geopolitical noise.

Market Outlook:
If tensions ease, oil may settle near $85–95 and the NASDAQ Composite could continue its AI-led rally.
If supply risks return, oil spikes may pressure inflation expectations and pull the index toward ~17,000 before stabilising.

Oman Port Hit: Can Reserve Release Prevent Oil Spike?
Brent crude surged 10.5% to break the psychological $100 barrier (peaking at $101.59), while WTI neared $96, completely overshadowing the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) historic announcement to release 400 million barrels of strategic reserves. The panic was ignited by reports that Oman has ordered all vessels to evacuate its primary export terminal at Mina Al Fahal as a "precautionary measure". Will 400M barrel release be enough to prevent a spike to $150? As Oman’s "safe haven" ports evacuate, are we witnessing the beginning of a total energy embargo in the Middle East?
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