2026-03-12 08:01:41

Markets right now are being driven by one thing: geopolitics.

Escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, including reports of mines in the Strait of Hormuz, have pushed oil higher and triggered volatility across global markets.
Even after the U.S. announced a 172M-barrel release from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, crude prices remain elevated.
For now, energy markets are setting the tone for the entire macro landscape.

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