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US-Iran peace deal in sight, oil sliding — short energy stocks as geopolitical risk unwinds

Reports are circulating that the U.S. and Iran are close to a ceasefire deal. That's pulling oil prices down fast because the risk of supply disruptions from the Middle East is fading.

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Oil prices had been inflated by the risk of a broader Middle East conflict, especially after U.S. military strikes near the Strait of Hormuz. Now multiple reports say a U.S.-Iran ceasefire is imminent, which removes the 'fear premium' baked into crude. Energy stocks like Chevron and ExxonMobil tend to lag oil's moves by a day or two as investors reposition. If the deal is formally announced, expect another leg down in oil — and energy shares still trading near their recent highs have the most room to fall.

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