Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal by June 15?

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Market context

The Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly one-fifth of global oil passes daily, has experienced significant disruption since October 2023 following Houthi attacks on commercial shipping. Transit volumes have declined materially from historical norms, with the 7-day moving average of daily arrivals falling well below the 60-call threshold required for resolution. Restoring traffic to that level would signal either a sustained de-escalation of regional tensions or successful implementation of protective measures that allow normal commerce to resume without material risk premium.

Historical precedent suggests recovery timelines vary considerably depending on the nature of the disruption. The 2019 tanker attacks near the strait caused temporary volatility but normalised within weeks once shipping insurance and routing protocols adjusted. Conversely, the 1980–88 Tanker War during the Iran-Iraq conflict saw suppressed traffic for years. The current situation sits between these poles: Houthi operations have proven persistent but lack the state-backing and industrial capacity of historical conflicts, yet regional de-escalation remains uncertain and dependent on broader geopolitical settlements beyond maritime security alone.

Traders should monitor announcements regarding US naval presence adjustments, any formal ceasefire agreements involving Yemen's Houthis, and shipping insurance premium movements, which typically lead operational recovery. Recent reporting from maritime trade publications indicates some rerouting around the Cape of Good Hope remains economically viable even at current fuel prices, reducing urgency for carriers to resume Hormuz transits. The IMF Portwatch data publication schedule will be critical; delays or methodological changes could affect settlement timing despite underlying conditions improving.

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