8legs: Strait of hormuz, oman

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The London Metal Exchange's benchmark climbed to a record as aluminium prices surged on supply fears.
Aluminium, which weighs heavily in the index, rose about 15% since the Iran war began.
Middle East disruptions and Hormuz blockage are blamed for restricting raw material movements.
Analysts foresee continued price pressure despite some signals of de-escalation.
Europe and North America are competing for limited material amid tighter inventories and higher premiums.
Trade banks warn of a supply deficit, reinforcing expectations of price strength.
Copper also supported gains as Asian demand rose amid Strait of Hormuz disruption.
The overall metal index rose as the market digested ongoing Middle East tensions.
Traders and downstream industries will monitor Middle East developments for price guidance.
A rapid easing of hostilities could temper price pressure but supply tightness remains.

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Leslie's shares fell about 3.8% after trading in the session, signaling mixed retailer sentiment.
Bath & Body Works jumped 7.7%, reflecting optimism on consumer spending and margins.
Lower oil prices are seen as reducing transport costs, potentially boosting retailers’ margins.
Geopolitical de-escalation is described as easing supply chain uncertainty for retailers.
The market views price moves as potential opportunities to buy high-quality stocks.
Bath & Body Works has shown 24 moves greater than 5% in the past year, underscoring volatility.
Past Bath & Body Works results included a Q3 revenue miss and weak full-year guidance.
The piece notes a long-term decline in Bath & Body Works’ same-store sales over two years.
Investors were also watching broader market indicators like S&P 500 and NASDAQ after mid-session moves.

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