HORMUZ TAPE READER v1.0
// strait-of-hormuz risk weighting for the daily oil tape // not investment advice //
STRAIT STATUS
strait open?
FULLY OPEN — normal traffic
OPEN W/ FRICTION — ships seized intermittently
SEMI-CLOSED — convoys only
CLOSED — kinetic blockade
tankers seized this week
tanker insurance war-risk premium (%)
5th fleet posture
normal patrols
elevated
full carrier presence
actively engaging
OIL TAPE
Brent ($/bbl)
WTI ($/bbl)
front-month vol (annualized %)
1m-3m calendar spread
POLITICAL TEMP
diplomatic channel
active back-channel
open but icy
silent
recall of envoys
headline news today
no major Iran news
routine seizure / harassment
missile or drone strike
casualties confirmed
direct attack on US asset
READ THE TAPE
tape silent. press READ to print risk regime.
not investment advice // tape lies sometimes // size accordingly