Failed peace talks and the ongoing disruption at the Strait of Hormuz reminded the world what a chokepoint looks like. Oil spiked. The Dow dropped. Investors scrambled for safe havens. Then, just as quickly, the tension eased again. This kind of week forces a…

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By Michael Kern – Apr 29, 2026, 8:00 PM CDTFailed peace talks and the ongoing disruption at the Strait …