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The decline in oil prices comes amid hopes of a U.S.-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway through which one-fifth of the world’s oil is typically transported.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

They will reopen at their usual time, 9:30 a.m.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

The Nikkei 225 stock index in Japan rose above 65,000 for the first time after gaining 2.5% on hopes that the strait would soon reopen.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Oil prices were sharply lower and stock futures surged after weekend reports that the U.S. appears close to reaching an agreement that would end the war with Iran and reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

I stare at the yellow envelope and wonder are its contents enough to make a small-town cop reopen a closed case?

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King