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Massive Relax
Massive Relax
By Benjamin Picton, Senior Macro Strategist at Rabobank
Oil futures are being offered this morning after President Trump on Friday declined to continue strikes on Iran. The ‘pause’ was extended over the weekend and reciprocated by the Iranians, marking the first ‘cease’ of the ceasefire in almost a fortnight.
According to Axios, Donald Trump’s advisors had provided the President with attack plans for the day but CENTCOM commander Admiral Brad Cooper reportedly advised against further strikes, arguing that Iran’s ability to disrupt shipping in the Strait of Hormuz had already been substantially...
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Breaking The Stalemate
Breaking The Stalemate
By Bas van Geffen, Senior Macro strategist at Rabobank
Energy prices continue their ascend –with Brent futures trading above $124/barrel – after media report that the US may try to break the stalemate in the US-Iran war by force. Axios reports that military leaders will brief Trump on potential military options today. Reportedly, the Pentagon is preparing a wave of “short and powerful” strikes on Iran, likely targeting infrastructure.
Yesterday, Trump still suggested that he would not resume the bombing campaign. The US president said he believes the US...
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Apr 10, 2026 / Tyler Durden
Kamala Harris Teases 2028 Presidential Run: "I'm Thinking About It"
Kamala Harris Teases 2028 Presidential Run: "I'm Thinking About It"
Former Vice President Kamala Harris has openly teased the possibility of running for president again in 2028 - telling an audience at the National Action Network’s annual convention in New York City alongside Rev. Al Sharpton: "Listen, I might, I might. I’m thinking about it. I’m thinking about it."
The crowd erupted into chants of "Run again!" as Harris spoke. "I served for four years being a heartbeat away from the presidency of the United States," she told the audience. "I spent countless hours...
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Sep 13, 2026 / Tyler Durden
Trump Admin Weighs Emergency Powers To Boost Refining As Diesel Tops $6
Trump Admin Weighs Emergency Powers To Boost Refining As Diesel Tops $6
With national average diesel prices above $6 a gallon and regular gasoline firmly above $4.20, the Trump administration faces mounting pressure to deploy every available policy tool to contain fuel costs ahead of the midterm elections. Disruptions tied to the Russia-Ukraine war and turmoil in the Gulf are intensifying the global refining super squeeze.
Reuters reports late Friday afternoon that the Trump administration is considering whether to use the Defense Production Act to expand U.S. oil refining capacity as...
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