Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal by July 15?

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Market context

Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical chokepoints for oil and liquefied natural gas, has faced disruption from regional tensions, Houthi attacks on vessels, and retaliatory strikes. The market tests whether daily transit calls—measured as a seven-day moving average by IMF Portwatch—will recover to 60 or above by mid-July 2026, a threshold representing normalised pre-disruption levels. The 53% crowd probability reflects genuine uncertainty about the timeline for regional de-escalation and the resumption of routine maritime commerce through the waterway.

Historical precedent suggests that Strait disruptions typically resolve within 12–18 months once major geopolitical actors signal intent to reduce tensions. The 2019 tanker attacks and 2022 blockade threats both saw traffic normalise within this window, though recovery was uneven and subject to sudden reversals. The current 18-month settlement window aligns with this pattern, making the probability neither optimistic nor pessimistic relative to past episodes.

Traders should monitor announcements from the US, Iran, and Gulf states regarding sanctions relief, naval presence adjustments, and ceasefire negotiations—particularly any statements from the incoming US administration regarding Middle East policy. Recent reporting from Reuters and Bloomberg has tracked Houthi operational capacity and insurance costs for transiting vessels; sustained reductions in attacks would be a leading indicator. IMF Portwatch data publication frequency and any methodological changes will directly affect resolution timing, making close attention to their releases essential for position management.

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