> US-Iran Deal Unwinds Hormuz Risk Premium and Eases US Inflation
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A US-Iran agreement is de-escalating the Strait of Hormuz crisis: localized (rather than nationwide) Iranian protests let the deal hold, the US visibly draws down its naval blockade, the oil risk premium collapses with Brent falling below $70, and the resulting energy disinflation keeps US mortgage rates from breaking above 7%.
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If anti-deal unrest stays contained, Tehran retains the domestic stability needed to honor the agreement, giving Washington confidence to ease enforcement; widespread unrest would instead jeopardize implementation and keep US forces on station.
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A visible drawdown of US naval enforcement signals de-escalation in the world's most important oil chokepoint, removing the geopolitical risk premium and allowing Brent to fall sharply as transit fears subside.
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Falling crude prices feed through to lower headline inflation and inflation expectations, easing upward pressure on long-end Treasury yields and keeping the 30-year mortgage rate below the 7% threshold.