Kevin Pando
Markets are once again being driven by geopolitics. President Trump stated that the U.S. ceasefire with Iran is "over" following a new round of U.S. strikes and renewed Iranian attacks near the Strait of Hormuz. The market reaction was immediate. Brent crude rose more than 5%, U.S. equity futures moved lower, and investors returned to traditional safe-haven assets as concerns over energy supply and inflation resurfaced. The Strait of Hormuz accounts for around 20% of global oil shipments, making any disruption a potential catalyst for higher energy prices, renewed inflationary pressures, and increased market volatility. The point is whether this is another short-term geopolitical shock or the beginning of a more prolonged period of instability with broader implications for global markets. While headlines can drive sharp short-term moves, history shows that markets ultimately respond to the duration and economic impact of geopolitical events rather than the headlines themselves. What happens next? Is this another buying opportunity, or the start of a broader risk-off move? $SPX500 $NSDQ100 $RTY $OIL $NATGAS $SPCX (Space Exploration Technologies Corp) $AMD (Advanced Micro Devices Inc) $MU (Micron Technology, Inc.)
Not investment advice. The author may have financial interests in the mentioned instruments.
Oil above $90
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Oil stays $75-$80
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Talks resume soon
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Wider market selloff
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