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Why Oil Prices Increase 74% in Three Weeks and Why Brokers Are Hitting Risk Limits for the First Time Since 2020
- CFD brokers scramble to contain exposure as crude prices post their biggest weekly gain since records began.
- Brent crude price tests the $120-per-barrel area, the highest level in nearly four years.
Monday, 09/03/2026 | 09:02 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Gold Price Tests $5,400, Oil Jumps 13% as Strait of Hormuz Shuts: Iran War Rocks Markets
- US-Israel strikes killed Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei, shut the Strait of Hormuz, sending gold +2% to $5,390 and oil spiking 13% at Monday's open.
- According to technical analysis, gold faces critical resistance at $5,430, a break above targets the $5,600 all-time high.
- Goldman Sachs priced in $18/barrel risk premium, Wood Mackenzie warns of $100 oil if Hormuz stays closed.
Monday, 02/03/2026 | 06:59 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Why Oil Prices Are Falling? Brent and WTI Slip after Maduro Capture in Venezuela as Gold Surges
- Brent crude dips below $61 as traders weigh the impact of Maduro's capture against global oversupply.
- Gold and silver prices surge on geopolitical uncertainty, while base metals show mixed performance.
Monday, 05/01/2026 | 07:58 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Palladium Is the Mega Champ This Week
- Palladium stole the show this week, up about +16.4%, far outpacing everything else on the board. Still an Opportunity? Brokers should look more at special movers in commodities, and give them more shelf space.
Friday, 10/10/2025 | 13:17 GMT by
Itai Levitan for FinanceMagnates.com
Parameta Launches Real-Time Service Covering $100B+ Daily Trading
- TP ICAP's data division consolidates pricing from three major brokers to address transparency gaps in fragmented physical oil markets.
- New service targets trading platform developers and risk managers seeking faster access to broker-sourced oil market intelligence.
Wednesday, 01/10/2025 | 08:42 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Venezuelan Oil Keeps Flowing to the US as Warships Crowd Caribbean
- Chevron shipments keep Venezuelan crude arriving, despite sanctions and bluster.
- US and Venezuela posture at sea, tankers still sail.
- Future depends on licenses, insurance, and any misstep at sea.
Friday, 29/08/2025 | 08:56 GMT by
Louis Parks
US Strikes Iran: Oil Surges, Markets Brace for Fallout
- Brent surged ~$78/bbl as US hit nuclear sites; futures dipped on global market jitters.
- Iran votes to close the Strait of Hormuz, but risks cutting its own exports.
- Markets assume a short conflict; if Hormuz stays open, volatility may fade.
Monday, 23/06/2025 | 06:42 GMT by
Louis Parks
Israeli Air Strikes on Iran Raise Strait of Hormuz Risks, Lift Safe-Haven Currencies
- Currencies such as the US dollar, Japanese yen, and Swiss franc have seen modest gains.
- Rising oil prices may boost inflation and prompt central banks to adjust policies.
Friday, 13/06/2025 | 12:17 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Oil in 2025 – Is It Still a Worthwhile Trade? Octa Broker Explains
- What’s driving oil prices in 2025 — market shifts, forecasts, and what traders should watch.
Wednesday, 26/03/2025 | 15:25 GMT by
Octa
“Gold Is Now a Preferred Instrument for Many Traders”: Exness' CTO
- Speaking to Finance Magnates, Igor Desyatov recently discussed Exness' decision to lower spreads on gold and oil.
- Macroeconomic factors, particularly changing interest rates, reportedly impact gold and oil trading volumes.
Wednesday, 16/10/2024 | 13:46 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Navigating US Oil Price Trends
- Is the US oil market taking a turn?
Thursday, 14/03/2024 | 13:37 GMT by
Exness
Oil's Enigma: COP28, OPEC+ Strategies, and the Unpredictable Year Ahead
- Unraveling 2024's oil demand dynamics post-COP28.
Tuesday, 05/12/2023 | 16:18 GMT by
Pedro Ferreira
From Rio to Riyadh: Brazil's OPEC+ Entry Shifts the Balance
- A surprising move on the OPEC+ chessboard.
Thursday, 30/11/2023 | 17:54 GMT by
Pedro Ferreira
Esperio: Oil Prices Aren’t Buying the Recovery Idea
- Any downward developments of fuel prices serve as one of the leading recession indicators.
Thursday, 09/02/2023 | 09:36 GMT by
FM
HYCM Exclusive Interview: The Future of Energy
- Interview with Stavros Lambouris, CEO at HYCM International.
Monday, 01/08/2022 | 07:43 GMT by
FM
Oil can reach $100; what does it mean for markets and inflation?
- How heavily will oil move the markets?
Monday, 21/02/2022 | 17:43 GMT by
FBS
The Best Way to Trade During Times of Inflation
- Here’s what Fiatvisions saying about coming inflation.
Tuesday, 29/06/2021 | 11:16 GMT by
Finance Magnates Staff
Is Oil a Solid Play for this Summer?
- Crude oil could be in for a wild ride this summer.
Monday, 03/05/2021 | 13:24 GMT by
Finance Magnates Staff
Trading Crude Oil in 2021: A Risky Business
- 2020 was quite a nightmare for the oil market, but what does 2021 hold?
Monday, 23/11/2020 | 13:55 GMT by
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