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WTI rebounds towards $89 as US-Iran tensions and inventory draws lift risk premium

WTI rebounded near $89 as US-Iran tensions and inventory draws boosted risk premium, supporting bullish prices.

Gold steady near $4,455 as US–Iran talks and core PCE data steer rate outlook

Gold steadied near $4,455 as US-Iran talks and PCE inflation data drive cautious, volatility-focused positioning.

Brent slides to $93 as Iran deal rumour sways oil despite White House denial

Crude slid on Iran MOU rumor despite White House denial, as tight inventories and Hormuz risks persist.

US consumer confidence slips as petrol prices and Iran tensions cloud outlook for spending and markets

Conference Board confidence dipped to 93.1; inflation, gas and Iran conflict strain plans, raising volatility, hedging interest.

Trump Rules Out Iran Sanctions Relief as Hormuz Rhetoric Lifts Oil and Volatility Outlook

Trump rejects easing Iran sanctions; Hormuz focus lifts oil risk, raising prices and volatility; traders buy calls.

Brent dips below $100 as Iran deal hopes clash with export bottlenecks and subdued US supply growth

Brent dips below $100 on Iran deal hopes, but logistical delays and weak US output limit supply.

Brent slips below 50-day average as SocGen flags Hormuz risk and downside levels

Brent breaks 50-day average, tests $96 support; Hormuz tensions fuel volatility, with outcomes ranging $85–$200.

Brent Tests $96 Support as SocGen Flags Hormuz Reopening Scenarios and Volatility-Driven Price Risks

Brent breaks 50-day average; $96 support crucial. Hormuz reopening may push $85; delays risk $150–$200 spikes.

Brent recoups part of sell-off as US–Iran deal optimism fades and volatility spikes

Brent rebounds then slips as US-Iran deal hopes fade; volatility jumps amid Hormuz demands, asset talks concerns.

WTI slides 4% as US-Iran talks falter and Hormuz risks keep oil volatility elevated

WTI dropped 4% to $88.90 as US-Iran tensions rose, boosting volatility and Strait-of-Hormuz supply risks.