Analys

Oil Markets Locked in a Tug-of-War Cycle

Oil Markets Locked in a Tug-of-War Cycle

Crude oil remains trapped in a headline-driven cycle of ceasefire and escalation, keeping prices anchored above $95. A persistent risk premium reflects fears of supply disruption, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz. Sustained de-escalation could push prices towards $85–92, though volatility is likely to persist.
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Oil shrugs off ceasefire extension as Hormuz still shut

Oil shrugs off ceasefire extension as Hormuz still shut

Trump extends ceasefire indefinitely despite Iran cancelling talks. But with Hormuz Strait remaining shut, oil prices dip only modestly. Dollar steady after Warsh hearing, gold edges higher. Pound marginally firmer on slightly hot inflation data.
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Ceasefire Extended, Focus Turns to UK Inflation

Ceasefire Extended, Focus Turns to UK Inflation

Today’s market focus will centre on the expiry of the two-week ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran, with investors closely watching Iran’s response after Trump announced an indefinite extension. In the UK, attention turns to March CPI and PPI. Year-on-year CPI is expected to rise further to 3.3% from 3.0%, suggesting inflation pressures may continue to delay Bank of England rate cuts.
ATFX | 102 dagar sedan
EBITDA Reimagined as Earnings Before Iran, Tariffs, and Donald Announcements

EBITDA Reimagined as Earnings Before Iran, Tariffs, and Donald Announcements

The market’s ironic redefinition of EBITDA — Earnings Before Iran, Tariffs, and Donald Announcements — reflects a shift towards headline-driven pricing. Geopolitics and policy signals are moving assets faster than fundamentals, creating sharper volatility. In this environment, timing and risk management matter as much as analysis.
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