Oil prices surge amid Middle East tensions

US crude futures broke $85/barrel for first time in two years as Middle East conflict disrupts energy markets. Goldman warns of $100/barrel risk if supply disruptions persist.

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🥇 Gold, Oil, and Cryptocurrency Markets


Gold: Prices are trading around the $4,030 area as investors assess the implications of stronger economic growth, persistent inflation, and the possibility of restrictive monetary policy.


Following last night's volatile gold futures session, we will remain selective rather than force another position without clear confirmation.


Crude Oil: WTI is trading near $101 per barrel, while Brent is around $114. Geopolitical developments and energy supply expectations remain important drivers.


Bitcoin: BTC has been fluctuating around the $80,000 level, reflecting cautious risk appetite as technology shares face renewed selling pressure.


For futures and cryptocurrency trading, our approach remains unchanged: Wait for favorable setups, manage risk carefully, and never trade simply because the market is open.


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Trump threatens to attack Oman as crude surges above $90


In summary:


Brent reached session highs above $90 per barrel, rising nearly 2.7% following Trump's statements. (Source: Infobae, close at $90.87, +2.66%)

In an interview with Fox News (Trey Yingst), Trump warned: if Oman "gets in the way" of any potential agreement with Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz, the United States will bomb it. He also called on Tehran to "surrender." (Source: AFP/Reuters)

Maritime transit through the strait remains severely reduced: only 13 vessels crossed during the weekend, according to MarineTraffic data, demonstrating how uncertainty is already stifling oil traffic.


Approximately 20% of global oil and liquefied natural gas consumption passes through Hormuz, explaining the market's immediate sensitivity to any sign of conflict.


📌 Note: so far, this is merely a verbal threat; there is no confirmation of an ongoing military operation against Oman.

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#Oil prices surge amid tensions in the Middle East


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🚨 Wall Street Wipeout: $2 Trillion Gone! 📉💥

U.S. stock market futures have plunged, erasing over $2 trillion in value as a perfect storm hits global markets on March 9, 2026.

The Market Bloodbath:


* 📉 The Indices: Dow futures dropped over 900 points (-1.9%), while S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures slid 1.9% and 2.3% respectively.

* 🛢️ Oil Surge: Crude prices skyrocketed past $100 a barrel (WTI hit $107) following intensified conflict involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran.

* 🛑 Supply Shock: The closure of the Strait of Hormuz shipping corridor is fueling fears of a massive energy supply disruption and a global recession.


Key Drivers:


* ⚔️ Geopolitical Crisis: A coordinated military strike over the weekend has sent investors fleeing to safe-havens like the U.S. Dollar.

* ⛽ Inflation Risk: Surging energy costs are making it harder for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, even as the job market shows signs of weakness.

* 🏢 Tech Under Fire: High-growth giants like Nvidia, Amazon, and Meta are seeing sharp pre-market declines as corporate spending fears rise.


Panic is the word of the day as "safe havens" are put to the ultimate test. 🌐💸

#Oil prices surge amid Middle East tensions

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At market close today, the VIX approached 30. At the 2018 and 2022 Bitcoin bear market bottoms, the VIX was near 30. Something to watch.

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Market close.👀 Oil +15% VIX +17% Nasdaq −1.4% BTC −4% Classic macro stress setup. Energy shock → volatility bid → risk assets under pressure. The real signal today wasn’t tech or crypto. It was oil. Weekend will decide if this was hedging… or the start of a bigger move. #Oil #VIX #Macro DE Marktschluss. Oel +15% VIX +17% Nasdaq −1,4% BTC −4% Klassisches Makro-Stress-Setup. Energieschock → Volatilitaet steigt → Risikoassets unter Druck. Das wichtigste Signal heute kam nicht von Tech oder Krypto. Es kam vom Oel. Das Wochenende wird zeigen, ob das nur Hedging war… oder der Beginn einer groesseren Bewegung. #Makro #Oel #VIX

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🔔 MARKET CLOSE ────────────────────────────── 📊 INDICES: 🔴 S&P 500: -1.33% (6739.96) 🔴 Nasdaq: -1.59% (22387.68) 🔴 Dow Jones: -0.95% (47501.55) 🔴 Russell 2000: -2.33% (2525.30) 💭 Broad-based selloff. Bears took control today. 🔥 HOT STOCKS: 📉 $NVDA: $177.68 (-3.09%) - SELL 📉 $INTC: $43.42 (-5.51%) - SELL 📉 $PFE: $27.04 (+1.62%) - SELL 📈 $NFLX: $99.02 (-0.15%) - BUY 📈 $AMZN: $213.09 (-2.67%) - BUY ₿ CRYPTO: 🔴 Bitcoin: $68,125 (-4.5%) 🔴 Ethereum: $1,981 (-5.5%) 📅 After-hours trading underway. Futures reset overnight. #MarketClose #Trading #StockMarket #Stocks

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SPX: 6760, holding 6750 support, below 50-EMA 6870, RSI 40, VIX 28.8, cautious today. BTC: 67800, below 50-EMA 68900, RSI mid-40s, watch 67500 key support for deeper drop. Oil: Brent 92.4, RSI 70+, overbought, Middle East tension fuels stagflation fears March 6.