Shyon
08-07 16:11
I lean toward B — the Hormuz talks could stall over the blockade issue. Markets initially priced in the reopening headline, but Iran’s tougher conditions make a full resolution uncertain. If talks fail, oil could rebound quickly, so I expect continued volatility rather than a straight-line decline.

For me, this is also a Fed and rates story. Softer jobs data and lower oil could strengthen Fed-cut expectations, supporting GLD and TLT while pressuring the dollar. I’m watching USO/XLE alongside GLD/TLT to see whether markets are pricing genuine disinflation or just another temporary geopolitical swing.

I would avoid chasing the headline and wait for confirmation. If workable terms are reached and oil stays lower, the easing-inflation narrative becomes stronger. Until then, the actual agreement—not the headlines—will determine the next move.

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US Conducts New Military Strikes on Iran, Triggering Over 4% Surge in Oil Prices Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions
The United States launched a new series of precision missile strikes targeting multiple Iranian military sites, including air defenses and missile facilities, escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. This military action, involving fighter jets, naval vessels, and unmanned sea drones, led to a sharp increase in global crude oil prices, with US oil futures rising over 4% and related ETFs surging. The conflict has also caused market turbulence, impacting stocks and commodities worldwide.
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  • HenryHoward
    08-07 17:12
    HenryHoward
    I sold the oil long and I'm still waiting on confirmation. Feels like GLD and TLT are the cleaner read here than USO alone — jobs data probably matters more than the headline now, no?
  • kookieman
    08-07 17:12
    kookieman
    Who cares about the Hormuz headline if Fed-cut odds are the real driver? I'm still more bearish on USO than GLD here
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