Contrarian trader targets crude oil short near $100 level
A contrarian short trade plan for crude oil targets the $100 liquidity zone with multiple entry levels and defined targets.
10/09/2026 11:2520 min read
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Oil price spike behind long-term yield jump, not other factors
Rising oil prices due to the Iran conflict are driving long-term bond yields higher, overshadowing other influences.
10/09/2026 11:1110 min read
Gold holds near $4,400 as markets eye US inflation data
Gold held near $4,400 and oil traded flat. BOJ's Masu signaled further rate hikes, while Trump proposed $5,000 checks. Germany moved to end crypto taxβ¦
10/09/2026 04:0110 min read
Building activity rises at Iran nuclear mountain site as US eyes new bunker busters
Construction has surged at a suspected Iranian nuclear site built into a granite mountain, while the US works on a next-generation bunker penetrator.
10/09/2026 00:0617 min read
US stocks fall for third day as yields and oil climb
US stocks dropped for a third straight session on Wednesday, pressured by rising Treasury yields and higher oil prices.
09/09/2026 23:567 min read
White House aides privately see Iran conflict stretching beyond Trump's term, WSJ says
Top Trump aides have privately warned the Iran war may continue past the president's term, contradicting his public timeline, per WSJ.
09/09/2026 23:2314 min read
Treasury yields at highest since 2023 as oil tops $100, stocks slide, buyback fails
The 10-year Treasury yield climbed above 4.8%, stocks fell a third day, oil topped $100, and the $6B buyback failed to calm markets.
09/09/2026 22:3814 min read
HSBC warns oil market stuck in 'tighter for longer' phase, lifts Brent forecasts
HSBC raises 2026-2027 Brent forecasts, citing tighter market as Strait of Hormuz flows remain impaired.
09/09/2026 21:5420 min read
Trump Ties Falling Oil to Post-Midterm Iran Peace, Brent Hits $103
Trump says oil prices will not drop until after November midterms; Brent crude hits a May high at $103.
09/09/2026 21:2712 min read
Oil breaches $100 as Trump signals no quick relief before midterms
Brent crude returned above $100 as President Trump acknowledged oil price relief may take longer, while US stocks and bonds fell on inflation concerns.
09/09/2026 21:2116 min read
Wall Street falls for third straight session on oil spike, rising yields
US stocks fell for a third day as oil above $100 and rising yields hurt sentiment.
09/09/2026 20:3113 min read
Trump predicts oil price drop after midterms
Trump stated oil prices will decline post-midterms and gasoline will fall below $2, despite Labor Day weekend prices above $4.
09/09/2026 18:412 min read
European stocks slide as Brent crude tops $100 a barrel
European shares fell as Brent crude topped $100 a barrel, with inflation fears and Middle East tensions weighing on markets.
09/09/2026 16:4113 min read
Technical analysis: Crude oil extends rally on persistent Middle East tension
Crude oil futures rose sharply as Middle East tensions escalated, with Brent above $100 and WTI approaching early-June highs.
09/09/2026 16:2310 min read
Oil's rally through key resistance signals deeper trouble ahead
Brent crude has breached $100, and WTI has cleared key resistance, highlighting inflationary risks and political challenges.
09/09/2026 13:339 min read