BREAKING | US and Iran 'seal the peace': Hormuz blockade ends and oil plunges...
The US and Iran announce a supposed peace over Hormuz, but oil isn't falling. We look at forum users' scepticism about market manipulation.
English · Original discussion in Spanish · Published
Peace in Hormuz or yet another hoax to move the market? [P]Oil is still not plunging despite the headlines announcing a deal between Washington and Tehran. While Saudi sources leak supposed breakthroughs, the harsh reality on the trading floor is that Brent remains at $105, exposing those who expected an immediate correction.[/P] The game of leaks and fast money [P]In the forum, the majority view is clear: this is yet another exercise in financial manipulation. Users point out that these cyclical news stories serve to let a handful of privileged insiders move their positions before the market adjusts. Distrust of outlets like Negocios TV is total, dismissing them as mere clickbait mouthpieces that don't stand up to comparison with the actual price of crude.[/P] Hegemon's defeat or simple stalling strategy? [P]The debate splits between those who see a humiliating retreat by the United States, unable to bring Iran to its knees, and those who read it as a distraction manoeuvre to clean up balance sheets ahead of key stock market milestones. The question left hanging, which no one dares answer with certainty, is whether this supposed deal is a geopolitical turning point or simply a temporary truce for the elites to save their personal fortunes before energy keeps straining the global economy through 2027.[/P]
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