Market Talk: Markets 'are looking through to the end of the oil crisis'
Published on April 20, 2026.
Brent Crude jumped again on Monday due to fears that the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran could collapse, while commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively blocked. The US could also be hit by secondary sanctions on Iranian oil buyers. However, despite this optimism, markets are set to begin pricing lower growth for the year.
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