Lots More on the Seaborne Chaos Around the Strait of Hormuz – Odd Lots

Lots More on the Seaborne Chaos Around the Strait of Hormuz – Odd Lots

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Market views

Bullish

INFRA— Infrastructure and logistics companies benefit from supply chain disruptions and increased complexity in shipping routes due to Middle East conflict.
ENERGY— Energy and diesel prices jumping significantly, creating opportunities for energy sector as fuel surcharges kick in across logistics.
INSURANCE— Insurance companies seeing massive premium increases (30x) for war risk coverage, with insurers controlling global trade flows.

Bearish

ALUMINUM— Aluminum producers in the Gulf region unable to ship product out, causing major disruptions to global aluminum supply chains.
SHIPPING— Shipping companies facing massive insurance cost increases, route disruptions, and crews abandoning ships in dangerous areas.
RETAIL— Retail sector will face higher costs as supply chain disruptions and fuel surcharges trickle down to consumer prices.

Not investment advice.