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US stocks jump as Hormuz reopening deal nears

S&P 500 hit a record high after Bessent said a deal to reopen Hormuz is imminent.
WHO: Scott Bessent
WHAT: Bessent said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is imminent, lifting US stocks.
WHEN: Reported Aug 4, 2026 at 4:06 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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