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Oil prices are falling following signals of safe passage in the Strait of Hormuz and potential US-Iran diplomacy. A reduction in Middle East geopolitical tensions removes the risk premium currently priced into crude oil. Short-term bearish pressure on oil as supply disruption fears temporarily ease. Iran denied direct talks, and sudden escalations could quickly spike the geopolitical risk premium again.

A global selloff in stocks is deepening as the Iran war enters its fourth week. Escalating geopolitical tensions and blocked oil waterways are forcing investors to aggressively pare risk. Short broad equities as the conflict shows no signs of de-escalation and threatens global energy supplies. A sudden ceasefire or diplomatic resolution de-escalating the conflict.

Gold has slid for a ninth consecutive day despite the geopolitical turmoil. A broad-based retreat across all asset classes indicates a liquidity crunch where even traditional safe havens are being sold. Short or avoid gold as it is currently failing to act as a safe haven. Safe haven flows suddenly return to precious metals.

A waterway key for the movement of oil and gas has been closed. Supply chain disruptions in critical Middle Eastern waterways typically create massive supply shocks for energy markets. Watch oil markets closely as the US deadline for Iran to reopen the strait approaches. Iran complies with the deadline and reopens the waterway.

The US is allowing a 30-day sale of Iranian oil at sea. Introducing previously sanctioned Iranian oil supply into the global market increases near-term supply, which is specifically intended to cool down surging oil prices. Short-term downward pressure on crude oil prices as new supply hits the market. The underlying US-Israeli war on Iran could escalate further, causing supply disruptions that vastly outweigh the 30-day sanction waiver.