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Oil slides as US-Iran talks boost Hormuz hopes
energy15 hours ago

Oil slides as US-Iran talks boost Hormuz hopes

Oil prices fell about 7% on Monday as optimism grew that the United States and Iran were moving toward a peace deal that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz, easing supply risks, with Brent dipping to around $96.30 a barrel and WTI near $90.88. Analysts warned the deal isn’t guaranteed and even if reached, full normal flows would take months; volume was light due to Memorial Day. Trump touted talks on Truth Social while Iran said it’s negotiating an end to the war, not nuclear issues.

via Yahoo Finance|
#energy#iran#oil
Oil Dips Under $100 as Iran-Deal Hopes Provide Brief Market Relief
business2 days ago

Oil Dips Under $100 as Iran-Deal Hopes Provide Brief Market Relief

Brent crude trades around $98.76 a barrel (about a 4.6% drop) as talk of a possible US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz tempers markets, but supply disruptions remain severe: roughly 14 million barrels per day blocked and inventories depleted. Even with an agreement, confidence to restart large-scale flows could take weeks to months, keeping prices and gasoline costs elevated until production and transit normalize.

via Axios|
#business#energysecurity#geopolitics
Oil prices stay flat as US exports offset China demand drop
markets15 days ago

Oil prices stay flat as US exports offset China demand drop

Despite a major Middle East supply disruption and the Strait of Hormuz closure, oil prices have remained relatively flat as the United States boosts exports and China reduces imports, aided by high inventories and inventory-driven destocking by traders. Morgan Stanley notes US seaborne exports rose to about 8.9 million barrels per day while China’s net imports fell sharply, helping shield the world from the supply shock. The base case projects a partial reopening of flows by late summer and full normalization by year-end, likely keeping Brent near current levels; a prolonged outage could trigger demand destruction and push Brent toward roughly $130–$150 a barrel if the disruption persists.

via Financial Times|
#china-imports#commodities#markets
Iran War Heads Toward Negotiated Endgame, Not a Clear Victory
analysis29 days ago

Iran War Heads Toward Negotiated Endgame, Not a Clear Victory

George Friedman argues the U.S.-Israel war on Iran is unlikely to end in a decisive victory or via a ground invasion; airpower alone won’t force surrender, and Iran can endure longer than Washington expects, making a negotiated settlement the most plausible path—potentially brokered by China in exchange for concessions—while the U.S. faces a weak bargaining position and domestic political pressure, and Tehran uses oil-price leverage to its advantage.

via Geopolitical Futures|
#analysis#geopolitics#iran
Stock Rally Braced for Two Big Tests: Fed Leadership and Iran Cease-Fire
markets1 month ago

Stock Rally Braced for Two Big Tests: Fed Leadership and Iran Cease-Fire

Market highs face two looming risks this week: Kevin Warsh’s Senate confirmation for Fed chair and a Wednesday Iran cease-fire deadline. Oil prices jumped as tensions persisted, testing confidence in a quick de-escalation, while traders await Warsh’s stance on inflation and Fed independence and monitor earnings from big tech to gauge whether the rally can sustain its run to new records.

via MarketWatch|
#iranceasefire#markets#oilprices
Trump touts unlimited nuclear halt and Hormuz opening amid Iranian skepticism
world1 month ago

Trump touts unlimited nuclear halt and Hormuz opening amid Iranian skepticism

Trump claimed Iran agreed to an unlimited halt to its nuclear activities and a temporarily reopening Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran publicly dismissed any new deal; oil prices fell on the news, and European leaders urged a lasting, verifiable agreement as talks potentially move to Islamabad, though both sides signaled the broader deal remains unresolved and skeptics warned the strait reopening may be temporary.

via The Washington Post|
#diplomacy#iran#oilprices
Oil slips as Iran allows 10 tankers through Hormuz, but market fragility persists
business2 months ago

Oil slips as Iran allows 10 tankers through Hormuz, but market fragility persists

Oil prices declined after President Trump said Iran allowed 10 oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz as a goodwill gesture, with Brent at about $105.94 and WTI around $92.82. While isolated shipments resume, analysts warn the broader oil market remains fragile, noting Hormuz remains a critical chokepoint. Rystad Energy says the global system has shifted from buffered to fragile after weeks of disruption, with roughly 17.8 million barrels per day of flows disrupted and nearly 500 million barrels of total liquids lost to date.

via CNBC|
#business#iran#oil
business2 months ago

Texas Hums, Not Booms, as Oil Prices Spike

Oil prices have climbed amid Iran-related disruption, but Texas isn’t seeing a drilling boom or big employment gains as majors consolidate and investment remains uncertain; Houston’s oil-and-gas footprint has shrunk as refining margins rise in the near term, with industry leaders gathering at CERAWeek to discuss a longer-term energy outlook.

via Politico|
#business#economy#houston
South Pars Strike Escalates Middle East War, Roils Global Energy
world2 months ago

South Pars Strike Escalates Middle East War, Roils Global Energy

Israeli forces hit Iranian facilities in the South Pars gas field, prompting Iran to retaliate against energy targets in Qatar and Saudi Arabia and placing energy infrastructure at the center of the conflict. The dispute threatens global oil and gas flows via the Strait of Hormuz, with the IEA warning of a historic supply disruption and prices likely to rise. The US has moved thousands of Marines toward the region amid talk of further strikes (including on Kharg Island), while Republicans resist public congressional oversight. Markets have fallen as the war drags on, and the White House leans into messaging even as a dignified transfer controversy unfolds.”

via Letters from an American | Heather Cox Richardson | Substack|
#energy#iran#israel