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Key Questions
How much did oil prices plunge recently?
Oil plunged 11%, with WTI below $101 and Brent at $109. This followed Trump delaying a Hormuz ceasefire deadline after Kharg strikes and partial reroutes.
What was the market reaction to war anxiety?
Stocks reversed, with S&P up 0.1% and Nasdaq flat; VIX around 26 amid freak out. SPY saw $60B turnover, a record 29x YTD.
What do Goldman and JPM say about oil scenarios?
Goldman/JPM models show backwardation fading with stabilization signals versus shutdown risk. Energy sector up 29% per Zacks.
Which energy stocks are recommended?
OXY, PBF, OKE, CVX are Strong Buy; SM up 31%, ESP/RUN +208%, SU +20%, LNG at $312. PBF is a top momentum stock.
What is the impact of Trump’s Hormuz deadline?
Traders brace for the deadline as frustration grows; Pakistan urges 2-week extension. US futures down, European stocks mixed on fading Iran deal hopes.
How is the VIX behaving amid Iran concerns?
VIX hit record on Iran war anxiety, with ‘Freak Out’ indicator peaking. Markets steady despite geopolitical tensions.
What are the broader economic effects?
Oil shock adds stress to global economy; CPI energy drag and stagflation risks with no rate cuts. S&P, Nasdaq turned higher on ceasefire hopes.
What earnings momentum do energy stocks show?
SM Energy (SM) likely to beat estimates; positive earnings momentum for oils and energy names. Goldman raises targets on dividend blue chips.
Oil plunges 11% WTI sub-$101/Brent $109 Trump delays Hormuz ceasefire deadline Pakistan urges 2wk extension post-Kharg strikes partial reroutes; stocks reverse S&P +0.1% Nasdaq flat VIX~26 freak out SPY $60B turnover record 29x YTD war anxiety/CPI energy drag; Goldman/JPM model scenarios backwardation fading stabilization signals vs shutdown risk; Zacks Energy +29%/OXY/PBF OKE CVX Strong Buy/SM +31% ESP/RUN +208%/SU +20% LNG $312 stagflation/no cuts. Monitor ME/Trump/Powell/CPI/bonds/OXY/PBF/CVX/OKE/LNG/Kharg/SM/RUN/SU.