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Stocks tumble, bond rout deepens as Trump’s China visit fails to reopen Strait of Hormuz

MarketWatch · May 15, 2026, 2:28 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Hopes for an end to the Iran conflict faded after President Trump failed to secure a commitment from China to help pressure Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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Stocks tumble, bond rout deepens as Trump’s China visit fails to reopen Strait of Hormuz

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