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BriefApril 13, 2026 · 02:15 PM

Oil Spikes as Trump Blocks Strait of Hormuz

The Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) fell 0.46% and the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) fell 0.45% in pre-market trading on Monday, April 13, 2026. The declines follow President Donald Trump's order to block the Strait of Hormuz after peace talks in Islamabad between the U.S. and Iran failed. Brent crude rose 5.9% to $104.04 per barrel and West Texas Intermediate crude jumped 7.8% to $102.29 per barrel.

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