The Iran–US Conflict, the Probability of Resolution, and How We Are Playing It
Three weeks into the Iran–US conflict, oil shocks, supply disruption, and shifting probabilities are driving market volatility — but not yet fully priced. With a ~68% chance of de-escalation by June and persistent energy tightness even after, this environment is creating clear…
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