Maritime trade through the Strait of Hormuz has experienced a significant downturn, reaching its lowest weekly throughput in five weeks according to data from Kpler analytics. The strategic waterway, which serves as a critical global chokepoint for oil and energy shipments, saw minimal vessel activity with only six transits recorded on Sunday. This decline reflects broader market dynamics and geopolitical tensions affecting international shipping patterns in the Middle East region.

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