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Here Are The 6 Options To Contain Soaring Oil Prices (And Why An SPR Release Will Do Very Little)

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All the listed policy measures will have very limited impact on oil prices unless safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz is assured.


The Treasury Market Is Not Ready For An Energy Shock

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Treasury yields are not yet pricing in the full ramifications of the energy shock...


Ugly 3Y Auction Tails Most Since Liberation Day, Bit to Cover Slides

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A subpar, disappointing auction which however could be attributed to the melt up in stocks. However, if this weakness persists in the week's upcoming coupon auctions, that could be a problem. 


The Ultimate Decision Tree For War In Iran: BCA Sees 70% Odds Of 'Massive Oil Shock'

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The "buy signal" will come when Iran, not Trump, agrees to cease attacks and negotiate. That could be this week or next...


Liquidity Stress Building Beneath The Surface, Citadel Head Of Electronic Trading Warns

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...points to a market that is simmering on the surface, but starting to boil underneath.



ASP Isotopes Jump On "Material Progress Toward Commercial Uranium Enrichment"

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ASPI is one of the few names positioned across HALEU, medical isotopes, and quantum materials.


First Deutsche Bank, Now UBS Warns U.S. Airlines "Nearly 100% Unhedged" Against Energy Shock

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"The impact on 2Q, though, could be significant. We continue to believe that DAL..." 


Boeing Slides After Wiring Flaw Discovery Set To Delay Some 737 Max Deliveries

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The wiring issue is yet another manufacturing setback... 


World's Biggest Hedge Funds Crushed By Oil Price Surge

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Some of the world’s biggest multi-strat hedge funds like Millennium, Poin72 and Balyasny suffered hundreds of millions of dollars in losses last week after the war against Iran sent oil prices surging and triggered wild market moves.


Top Goldman Trader Says Use This Bounce To Reset Downside Trades

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...gamma is quite negative across the entire spectrum of SPX prices, which backs the idea that high volatility should continue.


More Pain Ahead: CTAs "Sellers In Every Scenario" As Lack Of Liquidation Flush Keeps Biggest Traders On Edge

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"Sell estimates over the next week are some of the largest we have seen" - Goldman


After 144 Years In New Jersey, Exxon Asks Shareholders To Back Texas Move To Cut Litigation Risks

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"The Texas Redomiciliation may reduce the risk of future frivolous litigation against the Texas Corporation and its directors and officers." 


Futures Slide, Reversing Overnight Gains As "Off-Ramp Optimism" Fades

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“The war in Iran is not over and can intensify again at any moment. Any gains will remain limited until there are clear signs of an end to hostilities in the Gulf and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz improves again.”


"I'd Be Fading This Rally" - Top Goldman Trader Warns 'Larger Issues Remain' Than Iran

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Markets create outcomes, not the other way around...


Record Childhood Obesity Surge Puts MAHA Health Goals In Focus

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Researchers say improving school meals will require additional funding, trained staff and better kitchen equipment so schools can prepare more fresh food.


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US President Trump said it's going to be ended soon, and if it starts up again, Iran will be hit harder, while he responded 'no, but soon', when asked if the war will be done this week.

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Sentiment brightens as Trump hints completion of Iran excursion - Newsquawk EU Market Open

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US trade saw a late boost to sentiment after US President Trump said the war could be over soon and that he thinks the war is very complete, pretty much as Iran has no navy, no communications, and have no air force, while he added that the US is “very far” ahead of his initial 4-5 week estimated time frame."

Gulf Firms Seek Millions In Political Violence Coverage Amid Rising Tensions

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Some businesses in the region already carried terrorism insurance before the conflict escalated. However, brokers now recommend broader political violence coverage, which also protects against unrest such as riots, strikes and civil disturbances.


Dire Straits No More...?

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"I think the war is very complete, pretty much..."


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Oil saw historic swings on Iran conflict, producers cutting output, G7 discussions on a joint SPR release and Trump's comments that the war could be over soon.