In its latest research report, JPMorgan Chase stated that the continued status quo in the US-Iran situation this week means that the probability of the Strait of Hormuz returning to normal by the end of the year has further decreased, currently to ab

2026-08-21

In its latest research report, JPMorgan Chase stated that the continued status quo in the US-Iran situation this week means that the probability of the Strait of Hormuz returning to normal by the end of the year has further decreased, currently to about 30%. The US is inclined to implement an "unprecedented" economic pressure campaign... but Iran's short-term interests and incentives may not align. Pay attention to the signals released by changes in refined product crack spreads. Note: Crack spreads are the price of refined products such as gasoline and diesel minus the cost of crude oil. They are commonly used to measure refinery profits and the tightness of refined product supply and demand. After the outbreak of the US-Iran conflict, this indicator can also be used to verify whether the Strait of Hormuz is undergoing "substantial normalization or deterioration."

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