WSJ: Trump rejected Iran's cease-fire/Hormuz proposal and told aides he expects to resume bombing Iran after the November midterm elections; crude indicated solidly higher Saturday
What happened
The Wall Street Journal reported Friday, citing unnamed US officials, that President Trump rejected Iran's proposal for a seven-day ceasefire and told aides he expects to resume bombing Iran after the November midterm elections. Tehran's proposal would have reopened the Strait of Hormuz and resumed nuclear talks in return for the US lifting its blockade of Iranian ports; Trump is privately skeptical Iran would meet his demands and told staff he sees a renewed bombing campaign as likely. After the report published, Trump confirmed it to reporters on Saturday: 'They made a proposal, but I rejected it,' adding that Tehran wants the strait opened immediately because 'they're losing so badly.' Crude was indicated solidly higher Saturday.
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- Energy — crude was indicated solidly higher Saturday as the Hormuz closure extends; oil majors and oil-services names benefit while the reopening trade unwinds. Broad market — the war premium returns to equities; airlines, shippers and fuel-exposed names face renewed cost pressure. Defense contractors regain the near-term tailwind. The risk premium rebuild also hits rate-sensitive sectors as higher oil rekindles inflation worry.