A tentative truce in the Strait of Hormuz has sparked market optimism, but economic normalization will take weeks or months due to logistical delays, lingering geopolitical risks, and ongoing insurance and shipping concerns. Meanwhile, the U.S. economy has weathered the crisis better than
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