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Close-up of a missile mounted on a military aircraft wing at an airshow in Bengaluru, India.
commodities neutral

Iran Launches Missiles: Crude's First Trade May Be the Trap

iran launches missiles has pushed traders back into crude, gold and Gulf risk mode. The catch is that the obvious long-oil trade only lasts if the supply story gets real. The market may be pricing fear faster than damage, which means the first spike can still be the wrong trade.

Marcus Webb Marcus Webb · 29 Jul 2026 · 4 min read
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Close-up of golden Bitcoin coins on a sparkling, glitter-covered surface highlighting cryptocurrency wealth.
commodities bearish

AO Gold: Why $4,103 Is the Line Traders Are Watching

Marcus Webb Marcus Webb · 12 Jul 2026 · 4 min
High-quality image of the Iranian national flag waving to symbolize patriotism and national pride.
commodities neutral

Iran Attacks Threaten Hormuz, but Crude May Be the Crowded Trade

Marcus Webb Marcus Webb · 27 Jun 2026 · 4 min
A stunning aerial shot of a cargo ship navigating the Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul, Turkey, with a city skyline.
commodities neutral

Strait of Hormuz News: Oil Slips As Tanker Traffic Returns, but the Risk Isn't Gone

Marcus Webb Marcus Webb · 20 Jun 2026 · 4 min
Diverse crowd stands in front of iconic modern skyscrapers in a vibrant cityscape.
commodities neutral

Moscow News: The Refinery Risk Traders May Be Missing

Marcus Webb Marcus Webb · 19 Jun 2026 · 4 min
Detailed close-up of a ten dollar coin with a blurred golden background, highlighting currency and finance.
commodities neutral

Trump Iran Deal: The Obvious Crude Trade May Be Too Neat

Marcus Webb Marcus Webb · 19 Jun 2026 · 4 min
Close-up of Scrabble tiles spelling 'deal' with a handshake in the background.
commodities neutral

Iran Deal News: Oil Falls, but Gold and Spreads Will Test the Trade

Marcus Webb Marcus Webb · 15 Jun 2026 · 5 min

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Aerial view of rugged coastal islands with rocky formations and lush green grass.
commodities bullish

Kharg Island Spike: Traders May Be Missing the Crude Choke Point

Marcus Webb Marcus Webb · 11 Jun 2026 · 4 min
Two military helicopters flying in formation in the clear sky over Belgrade, showcasing aerial power.
macro neutral

Iran Shot Down Helicopter: Oil Gets the Obvious Bid, but the Fade May Be Cleaner

Marcus Webb Marcus Webb · 10 Jun 2026 · 4 min
A close-up of a wristband showing political support for 'TRUMP 2024.'
macro neutral

Trump Iran: Oil Is Up, but Shipping Risk Is the Real Trade

Marcus Webb Marcus Webb · 5 Jun 2026 · 4 min
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commodities neutral

OPEC Raised Output and Crude Rallied Anyway. Here's Why the Obvious Trade Has a Problem.

Marcus Webb Marcus Webb · 29 Apr 2026 · 3 min
Cargo ship navigating through Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul under cloudy skies.
commodities bearish

Iran's Strait of Hormuz Reopening Deal: Why Oil Traders Are Getting Ahead of Themselves

Marcus Webb Marcus Webb · 28 Apr 2026 · 4 min
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