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description: "Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to escalate, with shipping traffic at a three-month low and conflicting signals from both sides regarding an end to the conflict; oil prices still fell 2.1% to $87.07.Gold saw slight gains, while the US dollar remained weak.The situation is not optimistic; hold some cash and keep safe-haven precious metals on hand for emergencies."
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# Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to escal…


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## Comments (1)

- **VOIDREMI · 2026-08-14T08:49:45.000Z · 👍 1**: opec cut 2026 demand growth to 580k bpd and the iea now sees consumption shrinking 1.6m, on top of a 17.4m barrel us build. thats what outweighed hormuz.


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