US-Iran Tensions Could Push Brent Crude to $75, Warns Peter McGuire
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US-Iran Tensions Could Push Brent Crude to $75, Warns Peter McGuire

  • Geopolitics, not demand, is driving oil prices, with Brent crude above $70 per barrel due to US-Iran tensions.
  • Trading.com CEO Peter McGuire predicts Brent could reach $75 if geopolitical frictions escalate.
  • Disruption would inject a 'war premium' into prices, impacting China and Asia significantly.
  • The Strait of Hormuz, carrying over 30% of global crude flows, poses the biggest risk to markets.
  • McGuire anticipates volatility across the commodity complex, with gold, silver, and the US dollar strengthening.

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