waterway

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The critical waterway, though which one-fifth of the world’s oil is typically transported, has been effectively closed since the war began on Feb. 28.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Meanwhile, Wall Street has been reading local dispatches from Citrini Research regarding the Strait of Hormuz in hopes of gaining more insight about activity in the crucial waterway.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

In normal times, 20% of the world’s oil flows through the narrow waterway to global markets, along with critical supplies of natural gas, fertilizer and other cargo shipments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

On Friday, a Malta-flagged container ship owned by French company CMA CGM traversed the waterway, according to French media reports.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Together, he and Baba sang their way across the moonlit waterway.

From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins