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How the Strait of Hormuz Crisis Is Hitting Your Wallet Right Now

Published May 17, 2026  |  Category: Oil Prices & Energy  |  By MoneySavings.ca If you've winced lately at the gas pump or noticed your grocery bill creeping up, you're not imagining it. A geopolitical crisis unfolding halfway around the world — at a narrow strip of water between Iran and Oman — is directly squeezing Canadian budgets. Here's everything you need to know, and what you can do about it. What Is the Strait of Hormuz? The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway just 33 kilometres wide at its tightest point, connecting the Persian Gulf to the open ocean. Despite its modest size, it is the world's single most critical energy chokepoint. Before this crisis, roughly 20 million barrels of oil moved through it every single day — about 20% of all the world's seaborne oil supply, plus significant volumes of liquefied natural gas (LNG). Think of it as the world's energy jugular vein. When it gets blocked, the entire planet feels it. What Happened? On Februa...
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Wall Street Edges Down as Retail Earnings Take Center Stage



Wall Street is poised slightly lower, anticipating a week dominated by earnings reports from major retailers. Here are the key highlights:

  1. Market Outlook:

    • Futures for the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average have dipped approximately 0.1% before the opening bell.
    • Investors keenly await earnings data, which serves as a crucial indicator for the trajectory of the U.S. and global economies.

  2. Noteworthy Developments:

    • Domino’s, the pizza delivery giant, has surged by 6.5% pre-market after surpassing Wall Street’s sales and profit expectations.
    • Zoom, the video conferencing company, is set to report its earnings later today.
    • Amazon.com officially joins the prestigious Dow Jones industrials, replacing Walgreens Boots Alliance.
    • Uber Technologies Inc. will replace JetBlue Airways Corp. on the Dow Jones Transportation Average, enhancing the index’s tracking of the ride-sharing sector.

  3. Upcoming Retail Earnings:

    • Keep an eye on quarterly financial results from major retailers:
      • Lowe’s: The home improvement retailer.
      • Dollar Tree: The discount retailer.
      • Macy’s: The department store chain.
      • Best Buy: The electronics retailer.

  4. Economic Data:

    • Expect updates on consumer confidence, inflation, and the pace of growth in the U.S. during the October-December quarter.
    • The Federal Reserve’s efforts to manage inflation remain in focus, with expectations of a rate cut in June instead of March.

  5. Global Markets:

    • In Europe, France’s CAC 40 slipped 0.4%, Germany’s DAX edged 0.1% higher, and Britain’s FTSE 100 declined 0.3%.
    • The Nikkei 225 in Tokyo gained 0.4%, reaching 39,233.71.

Stay tuned for a week of market movements driven by earnings revelations and economic indicators. 

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