Oil futures surged Monday after the United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran over the weekend.

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StanChart now sees Brent crude averaging $74 per barrel in the first quarter of 2026, up from its previous forecast of $62 per barrel; Q2 to $67/bbl (from $63/bbl) and 2026 average to $70/bb

Global oil prices spiked after U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran. These five charts show effects on oil prices, stock markets and other market indicators.

Brent crude oil price hits $82 after war fears. Futures positioning, EMA golden cross, and DXY now decide the next move in oil price analysis.

Oil price moves aren’t random, and sharp reversals and stalls are often driven by options positioning and mechanical hedging flows, not news or fundamentals. Producer hedging and dealer gamma hedging force systematic buying or selling of futures at key ...

USO and BNO are rated hold, with trading preferred over investing amid heightened Middle East conflict volatility. Read more on USO and BNO ETFs here.

The attacks on Iran are likely to send oil prices surging. Barclays says Brent crude could test $100 a barrel on Monday.

Crude oil spiked to a 36-week high, testing trendline resistance and key moving averages, while symmetry in price and time suggests a potential near-term reversal.