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Global peace and oil
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital shipping lane for a large portion of the world's oil supply. Tensions in the region, like those involving the US and Iran, can disrupt this flow, driving up oil prices. Hopes of a peace agreement, as mentioned, can ease these fears, leading to lower oil prices globally because the supply route is perceived as more secure.
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