Oil Prices

Markets ease, but stalled diplomacy and port blockades keep global energy volatility alive

Markets ease on hopes of de-escalation, but Hormuz disruption keeps global energy risks elevated

Rising oil and inflation fears push rate expectations higher, capping gold’s upside despite dip-buying.

Crude climbs above $106 as diplomatic confusion fuels supply fears and inflation risks.

WTI climbs above $91 as investors balance diplomacy signals against ongoing geopolitical risk.

Stocks rally as falling crude eases inflation fears, but uncertainty over negotiations keeps volatility high.

Crude falls 5% as Tehran allows “non-hostile” ships passage, easing worst-case supply fears.

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

Treasury signals potential release of 140 million barrels to cap near-term spike; analysts warn of $130+ if Hormuz stays shut

Hardline succession signals continuity in Tehran as war drives crude above $100