US-Iran Conflict | Would Hormuz Blockade Escalate Oil to $120?

After a 21-hour marathon negotiation, the U.S. and Iran moved from “disagreement” straight to a complete breakdown. President Trump announced a U.S.-led blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a move that has shattered all of the market’s pricing assumptions over the past week. If the U.S. blockade holds through April, will the Fed be forced into a "Hawkish Pivot" that resets Nasdaq valuations? In the clash between Trump’s "Execution Strategy" and Iran’s "Time-Wasting Strategy," who blinks first before the $120 threshold?

avatarHas2B
04-19 21:35
Should reach 125 at least but the end of this week for USO
avatarTigerong
04-19 17:04
Since the start of the Iran War, we have urged investors to stay invested. Markets are forward-looking by nature. They don’t wait for a full conflict resolution before rallying. All it takes is a viable path to peace, signs of which began emerging over the past week The rebound that followed the Iran-US ceasefire last week reminds us that good days can happen in bad markets. The S&P is now trading at pre-war levels. For investors looking to participate in the recovery while navigating uncertainty simmering from te Middle East situation, diversification across broad equities, income-generating assets, and high-conviction bets on (e.g. on AI) can help build the balance you need.  Markets have staged a notable rebound over the past week, reminding investors just how quickly sentiment
avatarLuke1802
04-19 14:55
Oil pushing to $120 on Iran US tensions is definitely possible, but it likely depends on escalation rather than just ongoing noise. The market has already priced in a risk premium, so further upside needs a real supply shock like disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz or a significant hit to Iranian exports. Without that, prices can spike on headlines but usually pull back quickly. So $120 is realistic as a short-term move if things worsen, but hard to sustain unless the conflict materially impacts global supply for an extended period.
avatarLuke1802
04-19 14:53
Oil pushing to $120 on Iran US tensions is definitely possible, but it likely depends on escalation rather than just ongoing noise. The market has already priced in a risk premium, so further upside needs a real supply shock like disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz or a significant hit to Iranian exports. Without that, prices can spike on headlines but usually pull back quickly. So $120 is realistic as a short-term move if things worsen, but hard to sustain unless the conflict materially impacts global supply for an extended period.
avatarDchan
04-18 14:08
So is it open or close
avatar遠洋
04-18 11:41
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avatarReynor
04-17 20:19

CFTC:S&P Net Short Positions Surge Suddenly, Signs of Capital "Rotation" Become Evident

On the week of April 7, the latest Commitment of Traders (CFTC) data release from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission immediately ignited market discussions: stock index futures saw intensified multi-force tug-of-war, crude oil longs staged a strong comeback, while precious metals like gold saw funds quietly exiting. This isn't random volatility—it's a clear signal of big money "rotating tracks"! Want to know who's adding positions and who's retreating? Read this article, and you'll easily grasp the market's next rhythm.Commitment of Traders Report Basics: The "Three Keys" to CFTC DataThe CFTC Commitment of Traders report is like the market's "sentiment barometer," released every Friday with Tuesday's futures position data to reveal true capital intentions. No worries—w
CFTC:S&P Net Short Positions Surge Suddenly, Signs of Capital "Rotation" Become Evident
avatarFutures_Pro
04-17 15:51

Latest Futures Class Recap:How Are Markets Pricing U.S.-Iran Risk?Can U.S. Stocks Still Push Higher?

This session focused on how the U.S.-Iran situation may affect oil, gold, U.S. stocks, the dollar, Treasuries, and crypto under different scenarios, with special attention to the key one- to three-week window ahead.Guest Speaker: Cheng Jun (CME Guest Lecturer with more than 10 years of margin trading experience, specializing in gold and FX trading through a combination of macro analysis and Demark technical analysis)Course Link1. The current market narrative is still primarily driven by changes in the geopolitical situationMost assets are still following the same pattern: they come under pressure when tensions rise and rebound whe
Latest Futures Class Recap:How Are Markets Pricing U.S.-Iran Risk?Can U.S. Stocks Still Push Higher?
avatarFocusedOdyssey
04-17 15:29
That's not the best, it won't help with the market
avatarTerrancewong
04-17 09:24
Market is gonna tank when inflation hits the economy

📊Futures Weekly: Money Flows Out of Stocks Despite the Rally, While Precious Metals Bulls Cool Off

Since April 9, developments between the United States and Iran have broadly followed a pattern of “ceasefire implementation and advancing negotiations, but fragile execution and unresolved disagreements.” After the two-week temporary ceasefire entered the implementation stage, the Strait of Hormuz nominally resumed limited shipping, yet the actual volume of vessel traffic remained extremely low, suggesting that maritime tensions had not genuinely eased. Then, on April 10 and 11, the United States and Iran held high-level talks in Islamabad, discussing sanctions arrangements, ceasefire boundaries, and navigation through the strait. Despite the lengthy discussions, however, no substantive breakthrough was achieved. From April 13 to 15, there were brief expectations that the ceasefire might b
📊Futures Weekly: Money Flows Out of Stocks Despite the Rally, While Precious Metals Bulls Cool Off

🚀Oil Surges and Inflation Reignites: Two Undervalued Opportunities Are Emerging

The most closely watched development in the market over the weekend was undoubtedly the progress of negotiations between the United States and Iran. Based on comprehensive reports, while there has been some engagement, the core issues remain fundamentally unresolved. It has now been a full month since the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz began, and crude oil inventories in Gulf nations are perilously close to reaching maximum capacity. If the U.S. and Iran fail to reach a viable agreement to guarantee safe passage through the strait within this two-week ceasefire window, the market is likely to further fuel long-term inflation fears. However, this turbulent environment is exactly what creates exceptional trading opportunities in the forward contracts of various commodities.
🚀Oil Surges and Inflation Reignites: Two Undervalued Opportunities Are Emerging

🚀Oil Surges and Inflation Reignites: Two Undervalued Opportunities Are Emerging

The most closely watched development in the market over the weekend was undoubtedly the progress of negotiations between the United States and Iran. Based on comprehensive reports, while there has been some engagement, the core issues remain fundamentally unresolved. It has now been a full month since the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz began, and crude oil inventories in Gulf nations are perilously close to reaching maximum capacity. If the U.S. and Iran fail to reach a viable agreement to guarantee safe passage through the strait within this two-week ceasefire window, the market is likely to further fuel long-term inflation fears. However, this turbulent environment is exactly what creates exceptional trading opportunities in the forward contracts of various commodities.
🚀Oil Surges and Inflation Reignites: Two Undervalued Opportunities Are Emerging
avatarSigma84
04-15
Oil prices will goes up and this war will comtinue between 6 months to 1 year. Yes price will reach more than 120$
avatarzhingle
04-14
Hormuz Shock: $120 Oil or Strategic Bluff? I’m taking a BULLISH stance on oil — and a BEARISH stance on risk assets like the Nasdaq Composite if escalation holds. This isn’t just geopolitics — it’s a macro regime shift trigger. ⸻ 1. This Isn’t “Tension” — It’s a Supply Chokepoint Event The Strait of Hormuz isn’t symbolic — it’s structural: • ~20% of global oil flows through it • Core artery for Gulf exports • No immediate full-capacity alternative routes 👉 A sustained blockade = instant supply shock, not gradual tightening Markets don’t price that smoothly — they gap to worst-case first ⸻ 2. Why $120 Isn’t Extreme — It’s Logical Oil doesn’t need full disruption to spike. It just needs: • Uncertainty of flow • Insurance + shipping risk premiums • Inventory hoarding behavior In this setup: •

Latest Futures Class Recap: Under a Fragile Ceasefire, the Strategy to Navigate Bull and Bear Market

Against the backdrop of the macro environment, this class focuses on the correlations among major U.S. asset classes, with an emphasis on the trends of U.S. stock indices and precious metals (CME COMEX gold futures & options, silver futures & options). It also provides brief comments on the current rapidly changing geopolitical situation, highlighting the importance of identifying trading opportunities and risk control amid uncertainty. Course Link:
Latest Futures Class Recap: Under a Fragile Ceasefire, the Strategy to Navigate Bull and Bear Market
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avatarxc__
04-13

Hormuz Blockade Bombshell: Oil Rocket to $120 or Fed Hawkish Nightmare Resetting Nasdaq Valuations? 😱🛢️

After a grueling 21-hour negotiation marathon, the U.S. and Iran went from deadlock straight into full breakdown, with President Trump announcing a U.S.-led blockade of the Strait of Hormuz that has completely shattered the market’s pricing assumptions from the past week. 😤 This aggressive move targets Iran’s oil export lifeline, choking off roughly 20% of global crude flows and instantly reigniting fears of a prolonged supply squeeze that could push WTI and Brent well above $100. The blockade raises the stakes dramatically — will it force a hawkish Fed pivot that resets sky-high Nasdaq valuations, or does Iran’s “time-wasting strategy” crack first before oil hits the $120 threshold? Emerging markets are already feeling the heat, with Asia’s energy importers seeing currency pressure while
Hormuz Blockade Bombshell: Oil Rocket to $120 or Fed Hawkish Nightmare Resetting Nasdaq Valuations? 😱🛢️
avatarGTng
04-13
The never end war hidden with profit opportunities