Bessent Set to Address Hormuz Risks at Treasury Briefing

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to take questions at a press briefing Thursday, where global energy security and Middle East shipping lanes are expected to feature prominently in the discussion. Officials and analysts are watching closely for remarks on the Strait of Hormuz, a critical passageway for oil and gas shipments that remains central to market stability concerns.

Bessent’s appearance comes as the Treasury Department continues to monitor geopolitical risks that could affect energy prices, inflation, and international trade flows. Any comments on Hormuz or broader maritime security could offer insight into the administration’s assessment of supply-chain vulnerabilities and its economic policy response.