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Strait of Hormuz to open in apparent ceasefire, crude prices tumble

Following news of a ceasefire agreed between the US and Iran, join Nick and podcast host Jonny Hart in discussing the reaction from commodity, FX and equity markets.

08-04-2026 19:15 GMT by Christian Norman

Ceasefire Crash: Oil tumbles 15% as US-Iran deal unwinds global 'fear trade'

A two-week US-Iran ceasefire has led to a massive relief rally in global markets, causing US Crude to tumble 15% and equities to surge. The de-escalation unwinds the "fear trade" and provides a cooling period for "War Inflation". While Gold remains resilient, the pause offers a critical window for stability, though traders should remain cautious as geopolitical headlines could quickly shift sentiment

08-04-2026 07:18 GMT by Zain Vawda