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Gold dips to one-week low as Iran tensions and hawkish rate bets lift dollar
Gold slides to one-week low as dollar strengthens on Iran tensions; hawkish rate bets and bearish technicals weigh.
GBP/USD steadies near 1.3450 as Iran ceasefire doubts and softer gilt yields weigh
GBP/USD steadies near 1.3450 amid fragile US-Iran ceasefire, lower UK yields, awaiting US PCE data.
WTI slips as US-Iran talks, Hormuz risks and low oil volatility fuel options demand
WTI slips as US-Iran ceasefire strains; Hormuz risks persist, prompting traders to buy volatility via options.
Societe Generale sees Hormuz closure pushing Brent towards $200 as inventories slide and recession deepens
SocGen stress case: Hormuz shut through 2026, inventories plunge, Brent near $200; traders eye calls, spreads.
Rabobank Warns of Prolonged Hormuz Disruption, Oil and Gas Prices Seen Rising Amid Escalation Risks
Rabobank expects Hormuz disruption up to three months, tightening oil and gas flows, risking energy crunch, higher prices.
Iran funds dispute seen as last hurdle as Qatar mediates, traders eye oil and volatility plays
Fars reports frozen funds last hurdle in US-Iran talks via Qatar; markets steady, volatility opportunities emerge.
WTI rallies past $91 as IRGC intercepts MQ-9 drone, fuelling Hormuz supply disruption fears
IRGC says it intercepted an MQ-9 drone; oil jumps above $91 as ceasefire doubts fuel volatility.
Dollar Index Rebounds Above 99 on US-Iran Tensions as Traders Weigh Fed Hawkishness
DXY rebounded above 99 as US-Iran tensions lifted safe-haven demand; technicals signal range-bound trading and options strategies.
Brent steadies near $98 as US-Iran strikes test ceasefire and keep Hormuz risk premium elevated
Brent near $98 after U.S. strikes; ceasefire strained, Hormuz at risk, volatility surges, options hedge.
Trump hails progress in Iran talks as Hormuz reopening hopes send WTI down nearly 7%
Trump says US-Iran Hormuz deal progressing; WTI drops 6.75%, traders eye puts, energy shorts, VIX sells.