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Crude oil perpetual futures technicals indicate further gains as the conflict between the US and Iran escalates.

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Strait of Hormuz

Who
US, Iran
What
Crude oil perpetual futures technicals indicate further gains as the conflict between the US and Iran escalates.
When
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:04:27 GMT · 3h 23m ago
Where
Strait of Hormuz ·
Why
Escalation of conflict between the US and Iran has led to a fall in traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
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The escalation of US-Iran conflict and reduced traffic in the Strait of Hormuz are driving gains in crude oil futures. This suggests potential upward pressure on global oil prices.

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