Oil prices jumped by over 6% on Wednesday after Trump said the US would maintain its blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. Tensions between the US and Iran have remained high since last week. Uncertainty about the future, stalled negotiations, and the ongoing disruptions to oil supply have all pushed prices higher. Brent Crude rally Read More…
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Introduction After holding the $87–90 support zone and spending time stabilizing, the price has now pushed higher again, coming close to $100 per barrel. It has been a wild ride since the start of the war for CL prices, moving from $55 to over $120, then finding a footing again at $87. Let’s take a Read More…
Oil prices soared on Wednesday after reports that Iran had seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The news dampened optimism after Trump extended the ceasefire to allow Iranian leaders to agree on a proposal to end the war. WTI crude oil (Source: Heritage Petroleum) Uncertainty regarding the outcome of the US-Iran war has Read More…
Introduction It is the start of the week, and time to look at crude oil again. There are some signs of de-escalation taking place in the Middle East & ceasefire discussions, which are causing some profit-taking to take place. That is why we have seen CL move from $98 on Monday last week to $88 Read More…
Oil prices dropped on Wednesday before recovering to close well above lows as traders assessed developments in the Iran war. The US’s move to block the Strait of Hormuz could increase geopolitical tensions. However, markets are not reflecting panic at the moment. Market participants remain hopeful that future talks between the US and Iran will Read More…
