# Oil collapse appears to be tied to traders rapidly unwinding positions that had priced in a prolonged Strait of Hormuz disruption.

*business · news · 2026-04-08 · Benzinga*

## Key points

- Home Depot shares rose 5.26% to $335.54 on Wednesday.
- A sharp oil price drop is fueling optimism for lower inflation and potential rate cuts.
- Lower energy costs are expected to boost consumer spending on home improvement projects.
- Home Depot's RSI recently rebounded from near-oversold levels, indicating stabilizing momentum.
- Analyst consensus remains bullish, with an average price target of $423.00 for Home Depot.

**Companies:** Home Depot
**Countries:** United States

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