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Oil prices surged past the $102 per barrel mark on Tuesday. The global oil market has become increasingly volatile due to geopolitical conflicts. Iran’s move to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, an important route for oil distribution, has caused great concern. The solution may be ideal; however, the timing of the proposal is not favorable to the market.
Proposal Without Immediate Relief
Iran is attempting to 'decouple' the nuclear issue from the Strait of Hormuz dispute, focusing on immediate maritime access while postponing complex nuclear negotiations.
Nevertheless, sources say that US President Donald Trump will not accept the deal in its current format. Consequently, the potential optimism from the agreement is effectively erased.
Markets React to Uncertainty, Not Hope
Brent crude’s prices remained at $102.52 per barrel, whereas West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rose to $97.31 a barrel, signaling caution. The markets are reacting to potential negative outcomes rather than positive ones.
The Strait of Hormuz is responsible for about 20% of all world oil exports. A threat or an act of interruption will lead to exaggerated market responses. 
Diplomacy vs Supply Chains
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghi has been engaging in negotiations within the region; he has even met with Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg. However, all these diplomatic efforts did not lead to market stabilization.
The failure of the negotiating parties to offer a time frame and concessions makes the whole negotiation process speculative in nature. On the other hand, issues with the supply chain affect prices.
Gold Signals Defensive Positioning
Gold prices fell to $4,691.70 per ounce compared to $4,693.70 per ounce during the previous day's close. The reasons behind this downtrend include heightened demand for the US dollar. Bloomberg US Dollar Spot Index’s value rose to 98.567 compared to its value of 98.480 during the previous close.
Despite all the tension in the market, gold prices remained low and fell as a result of the strong dollar. 
The Bigger Picture
The trend of fragmented diplomacy has emerged in the global energy market, wherein bilateral talks fall short in convincing the multilateral players. This causes a vicious circle where uncertainty leads to higher oil prices, increasing the cost of any diplomatic breakdown.
Oil at $102 is not caused by scarcity but by the failure of global diplomacy. Until diplomacy delivers a concrete solution, oil prices will keep reflecting risk rather than resolution.
Markets React to Uncertainty, Not Hope
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