Geopolitics18 October 2026
US-Iran ceasefire framework sends oil down, stocks rally—but experts question durability
via Al Jazeera
Oil prices dropped and equities surged on MoU framework to end US-Iran war, but analysts warn optimism may be premature. Practical issues remain: vessel backlog, mine clearing, and 14M barrel/day shortfall from Hormuz closure. Traders should watch for volatility if implementation stalls—ceasefire risk premium may deflate too quickly in crude and indices.
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Al Jazeera
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