Trump's pledge to keep oil flowing has calmed markets, but Wall Street experts say disruption risks aren't over

Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz are critical to the global energy market.

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• Oil prices steadied after spiking earlier in the week on supply risks sparked by the Iran war.
• Trump offered assurances that the US will keep oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz.
• His comments calmed jittery markets, but experts warn that disruption risks linger.

Oil prices steadied and US stocks edged up on Wednesday after Donald Trump...