Middle East

2 June 2026
Trump’s Iran Signals and Hormuz Risk Drive WTI Volatility as Traders Turn to Options Strategies

Trump downplays Iran talks risks as Hormuz fears lift oil volatility; traders consider WTI options amid tightening.

2 June 2026
TD Securities sees oil market deficits through summer despite Hormuz reopening, July shortfall peaking

TD Securities sees summer oil deficits peaking in July despite Hormuz reopening, with supply recovery lagging year-end.

1 June 2026
WTI climbs above $89 as Middle East tensions and Hormuz disruption stoke supply fears

WTI rose above $89 as Middle East tensions and Hormuz disruptions tightened supply, boosting upside option positioning.

1 June 2026
Markets shrug off Middle East tensions as investors eye ISM data and seek volatility hedges

Markets shrugged renewed Middle East tensions; USD steady near 99, with options hedges favored ahead of ISM.

1 June 2026
AUD/USD slips below 0.7200 as Middle East tensions lift dollar and curb RBA hike bets

AUD/USD slips below 0.7200 as Middle East tensions boost USD; Fed hawkishness and weaker Aussie data.

1 June 2026
WTI rebounds towards $89 as Israel-Lebanon escalation revives supply fears and fuels volatility surge

WTI rebounds above $88 as Israel-Lebanon escalation boosts supply fears, volatility, backwardation, and bullish options positioning.

1 June 2026
Gold eases as Middle East tensions and Fed rate outlook clash ahead of key US jobs data

Gold slips to $4,535 as Middle East tensions persist, Fed hawkishness weighs ahead of crucial jobs data.

30 May 2026
Dow hits 51,050 as Trump flags Iran deal decision, while oil and data temper risk appetite

Dow hits 51,050 on Trump’s “final” Iran-deal post, but draft terms, oil, risks diverge.

29 May 2026
WTI Slides to One-Month Low as US-Iran Truce Extension Eases Supply Risks

WTI extends three-day slide near one-month lows, pressured by US–Iran truce hopes despite inventory draws, OPEC+ focus.

29 May 2026
Gold rebounds as US-Iran ceasefire talk offsets hotter PCE, keeping XAU/USD range-bound

Gold rebounds near $4,525 as Iran ceasefire talks and hot PCE data keep bullion range-bound.

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