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It frames the likely catalyst as an Iran-war unwind that eases oil-price pressure on South Korea and supports Korean equities/memory-chip demand.","topics":["Iran conflict","Strait of Hormuz reopening","oil price move","South Korea equities","memory chips","EWY all-time high"]},"source":"Nasdaq Markets","source_domain":"fool.com","summary":"Key PointsStocks have soared as the Iran conflict takes steps toward a resolution.","tickers":[],"title":"1 ETF That Could Soar If the Strait of Hormuz Stays Open","url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/04/17/1-etf-that-could-soar-if-the-strait-of-hormuz-stay/"}... |