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WTI crude fell Thursday after U.S.-brokered Israel-Lebanon ceasefire raised hopes of ending the Iran war, but Hezbollah's swift rejection of terms quickly tempered optimism, leaving markets uncertain.
Oil rose over 2% despite Donald Trump delaying action against Iran, as persistent tensions, supply disruptions, and stranded vessels continue to fuel volatility and keep crude prices elevated.
Surging oil prices from the Gulf war stoked inflation and killed rate-cut hopes, while a hawkish Warsh Fed and central bank divergence now underpin the dollar's sharpest recovery in years.
The yen is under pressure from a wide US-Japan rate differential fuelling carry trades, Japan's expansionary fiscal policy, and an energy import shock — forces the BoJ's gradual tightening has so far failed to offset.
Manufacturing growth held up in February as production and new orders remained firm, according to two separate surveys released Monday.
Today's ADP, ISM, and oil data releases are critical. They could spark significant volatility for the Dow (YM) ahead of Friday's NFP.
Crude remains poised for a record monthly surge as Houthi missile attacks open a new Red Sea front, intensifying Iran war risks and disrupting key shipping routes.
Fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire tensions, stalled Hormuz oil flows, and upcoming economic data could weigh on markets, pulling the S&P 500 futures lower after a strong rally driven by initial geopolitical optimism.
With nearly 45% of current oil prices estimated to reflect geopolitical risk premium rather than underlying fundamentals, volatility is likely to remain the dominant market theme as conflicting signals continue to emerge around the status of diploma
Jobless Claims falls Less Than Expected, Triggering Profit-taking After NFP Report — Watch for Dip-Buying Opportunity in ES
Despite 9 straight weeks of inventory draws, WTI crude cracked below $73 as dollar strength, Fed rate hike fears, and Hormuz reopening hopes overwhelmed bullish supply data.
Gold trades near $4,400 under hawkish Fed pressure. Institutional long exposure is falling (COT data), signaling a consolidation phase. We map three critical scenarios.