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Oil crashes as Iran ceasefire looms — short crude oil momentum

Oil prices have dropped 20% from their 2026 peak because the US and Iran are reportedly close to a peace deal, which could reopen critical global shipping routes.

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The Strait of Hormuz closure earlier this year caused a massive spike in energy prices due to fears of a prolonged global energy shock. With a ceasefire looking increasingly likely, the risk premium that was baked into oil prices is rapidly evaporating. As geopolitical tensions ease, oil could continue to slide lower back toward its pre-conflict levels. This dynamic makes energy stocks and crude oil highly vulnerable to further drops in the short term.

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