Shippers Are Skeptical of Trump’s Truce With the Houthis
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: May 08 2025
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Source: WSJ
Shippers' Hesitation: Despite a cease-fire deal between the U.S. and Yemen's Houthi militia, shippers remain cautious about returning to Red Sea routes due to past attacks on merchant ships.
Assessment of the Situation: The top five container-shipping companies are evaluating the situation but have no immediate plans to resume operations in the area affected by the conflict.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
