Oil prices have fluctuated dramatically since the US-Iran conflict began: rising nearly 75% in one week and then falling over 36% in just 2 days.
Many predict that oil could exceed $120, even $150–$200 per barrel. However, this scenario may be difficult to realize. $LYN
⚠️ The main reason for the rise in oil prices is the risk of a blockage in the Strait of Hormuz – the route that transports about 20% of the global oil supply (~20 million barrels/day).$TRUMP
However, the reality is:
• A large portion of oil goes to China and India • Iran is believed to still allow Chinese ships to pass • Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline is running at maximum ~7 million barrels/day$PIXEL
👉 Thus, the market can still circulate about **15–16 million barrels/day** even if Hormuz is disrupted.
📉 Therefore, the "supply crisis" may be exaggerated. Unless the conflict escalates further, the peak oil price may have already occurred.
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💰 BlackRock is said to have purchased about 1,116 billion USD Bitcoin since the US-Iran conflict began.$PIXEL
⚠️ This move indicates that large institutions are increasing their accumulation of BTC during times of heightened geopolitical instability.$RIVER
While the global market is fluctuating due to rising oil prices and escalating tensions in the Middle East, many large funds seem to be viewing Bitcoin as a hedge asset.$LYN
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia has reduced oil production by about 2 million barrels per day as the Strait of Hormuz remains shut.$LYN
⚠️ The disruption is costing Middle Eastern oil producers an estimated $1.2 billion in lost revenue every day while exports through the key shipping route remain blocked.$SIREN
The Strait of Hormuz normally carries a large share of the world’s oil supply, making the current shutdown a major shock to global energy markets.$RIVER
The second estimate for U.S. Q4 GDP came in at 0.7%, down from the earlier 1.4% estimate.
The slowdown is likely linked to the government shutdown and weaker consumer spending.$PIXEL
What it means for markets:
• Lower growth increases the chances of Fed rate cuts. • Rate-cut expectations can support stocks. • Bond yields may fall while the U.S. dollar could weaken in the short term.$RIVER
⚠️ However, if the slowdown reflects deeper economic weakness, it could also raise recession concerns.
Markets tend to react quickly to this kind of data — watch S&P 500 futures and the U.S. 10-year yield for immediate moves.$SIREN
🇮🇳🇮🇷 India is negotiating directly with Iran to free 23 oil and gas tankers stranded in the Persian Gulf.
New Delhi is not waiting for Washington or the G7 to address the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz but is proactively working directly with Tehran to ensure its ships can pass through. $SIREN
⚠️ India imports about 85% of its oil needs, so each day these ships are held up puts significant pressure on the country's energy supply. $RIVER
When energy security is threatened, countries will be forced to talk to the party that controls the route. $LYN
🇺🇸🇮🇷 U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin may be supporting Iran "a little" amid the escalating Middle Eastern conflict.$LYN
Trump made this remark as reports emerged suggesting that Russia may be sharing information or military experience with Tehran.$UAI
⚠️ Russia had previously denied providing information about U.S. military targets to Iran.$TRUMP
🚨 📉 About $1 trillion has been wiped from the US stock market as oil prices surge past $100 per barrel.$LYN
The sharp move reflects growing fears that rising energy prices and escalating conflict in the Middle East could push inflation higher and pressure the global economy.$OGN
⚠️ Energy-driven market volatility is rapidly spreading across equities, commodities, and crypto markets.$RIVER
🇺🇸🇮🇷 US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Washington is taking steps to stabilize global energy markets amid rising tensions.
The Treasury will temporarily allow countries to purchase Russian oil that is currently stranded at sea.$LYN
Officials say the authorization is a narrowly tailored, short-term measure that applies only to oil already in transit and is not expected to provide significant financial benefit to the Russian government.$RIVER
⚠️ The move is aimed at increasing available global supply as disruptions in the Middle East threaten energy markets.$UAI