Stock markets have rebounded and oil prices have dropped below yesterday's forecast, following recent comments from US President Donald Trump.

Trump indicated the war in the Middle East could be over 'very soon', and it's led to ripple effects across sharemarkets all over the world.

Matt Goodson from Salt Funds Management says it's unclear if the US can walk away from this conflict or if the Strait of Hormuz will reopen in time.

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