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Trump Plans Hormuz Charge, Stocks Steady Before Warsh & CPI | The Opening Trade 7/14/2026

The News

President Donald Trump reinstated a US blockade of Iranian ships in the Strait of Hormuz and demanded a 20% fee on other cargo. US stocks remained steady as traders awaited the start of earnings season, testimony from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, and inflation data. Higher crude prices kept expectations of a July interest rate hike in place. The developments highlight ongoing geopolitical tensions and monetary policy uncertainties.

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Why it matters

US stocks steadied as traders awaited earnings, Fed testimony, and inflation data

Evidence

Trump demanded a 20% reimbursement for all other cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.

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President Donald Trump reinstated the US blockade of Iranian ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

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  • US stocks steadied as traders awaited earnings, Fed testimony, and inflation data
  • Higher crude prices increased bets on a July rate hike

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Plain English

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President Donald Trump reinstated the US blockade of Iranian ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz and demanded a 20% reimbursement for all other cargo shipped through the waterway. US stocks steadied as traders refrained from making big bets ahead of a jam-packed day that will see the unofficial start of the earnings season, along with testimony from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh and US inflation data.

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President Donald Trump reinstated the US blockade of Iranian ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

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Trump demanded a 20% reimbursement for all other cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.

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US stocks steadied as traders refrained from making big bets ahead of a jam-packed day.

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Higher crude prices kept bets on a July US interest rate increase in place.

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Swap markets signaled a chance of a rate hike when the Federal Reserve meets later this month.

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The day will see the unofficial start of the earnings season, testimony from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, and US inflation data.

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