Oil crashing on Iran deal hopes — ride the energy selloff with a short on oil stocks
Oil prices just posted their worst month in six years as President Trump signals a final decision on an Iran nuclear deal is imminent. If the deal goes through, more Iranian oil would flow into the market, pushing prices even lower.
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Brent crude is wrapping up its biggest monthly drop in six years, and the selling may not be done. President Trump said he's heading to the Situation Room for a final call on an Iran deal — if it happens, Iranian oil re-enters the global market, adding supply when stockpiles are already high. The Strait of Hormuz closure earlier this year caused a shock, so reopening it would reverse that panic premium entirely. Oil stocks like Chevron and the broader energy ETF (XLE) tend to follow crude lower in these selloffs. The trend is clearly down, and a deal announcement could be the next leg lower.