A Hopeful Consensus

Bob Elliott · Nonconsensus · June 12, 2026 at 11:10  | Read on Substack ↗
Summary
Markets have been exhibiting a repetitive pattern: stocks and bonds rally while forward oil prices drop sharply whenever Trump signals an Iran peace deal is imminent. This suggests a consensus trade that may present opportunities depending on whether the deal actually materializes or falls through.
  • Stocks and bonds jump and oil falls in forward months each time Trump claims the Iran peace deal is close to completion.
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Category finance
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