Brent Crude Oil: From Ceasefire to Crossfire — What's Next?
Just weeks ago, traders were pricing in peace. Now they're pricing in war again—and that reversal says everything about how fragile the current Middle East calm really is.
Brent crude has surged to $86 a barrel, its highest level in a month, after the Washington-Tehran ceasefire effectively collapsed. US strikes hit Iranian defence infrastructure, Iranian missiles struck Emirati tankers, and Washington reinstated its naval blockade of Iranian ports.
Additionally, yesterday's June CPI year-on-year print eased bullish pressure on the dollar and gave a lift to dollar-denominated assets. Headline inflation fell to 3.5% year-on-year, well below the expected 3.8%, largely thanks to a sharp drop in energy prices during June. However, the read looks backward-looking rather than structural: it reflects June's energy weakness, before the ceasefire unraveled.
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Just weeks ago, traders were pricing in peace. Now they're pricing in war again—and that reversal says everything about how fragile the current Middle East calm really is.
Brent crude has surged to $86 a barrel, its highest level in a month, after the Washington-Tehran ceasefire effectively collapsed. US strikes hit Iranian defence infrastructure, Iranian missiles struck Emirati tankers, and Washington reinstated its naval blockade of Iranian ports.
Additionally, yesterday's June CPI year-on-year print eased bullish pressure on the dollar and gave a lift to dollar-denominated assets. Headline inflation fell to 3.5% year-on-year, well below the expected 3.8%, largely thanks to a sharp drop in energy prices during June. However, the read looks backward-looking rather than structural: it reflects June's energy weakness, before the ceasefire unraveled.
TO VIEW THE FULL ANALYSIS, VISIT FXOPEN BLOG
Disclaimer: This article represents the opinion of the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand only (excluding FXOpen EU). It is not to be construed as an offer, solicitation, or recommendation with respect to products and services provided by the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand, nor is it to be considered financial advice.
