Iran War

Tehran calls U.S. announcement “psychological warfare” to lower oil prices and buy time; insists no direct or indirect contact occurred

Markets rally on de-escalation hopes; oil plunges 7-8%, lifting cyclicals while energy stocks lag

Brent drops to $105, WTI to $92 amid de-escalation hopes; Goldman hikes forecasts to $110+ if Hormuz remains choked

US-Iran discussions yield breakthrough; military action deferred as negotiations continue this week

US. President escalates threats as war enters fourth week; Iran strikes near Israel’s nuclear center and Diego Garcia base

Tehran proposes regional security framework excluding foreign powers; rejects nuclear-weapons claims amid ongoing war

Fed caught between slowing jobs and surging energy costs; short-term Treasury yields surge on tighter-policy bets

Experts warn degrading Iran’s asymmetric threats could take weeks or months—driving oil toward historic disruption levels

U.S President outlines five key goals met or nearly met; shifts Hormuz security burden to regional allies and users

U.S President signals strategic patience amid troop buildup; contrasts with Netanyahu’s call for ground role