⚠️🛢🇷🇺 Russia's Baltic port of Ust-Luga, a major hub for oil exports, came under fresh Ukrainian drone strikes over the weekend, halting cargo loading since Wednesday due to substantial damage. Nearby port Primorsk also reported disruptions. Together, these two facilities handle around 45% — approximately 1.72 million barrels per day — of Russia’s seaborne oil shipments. The destruction puts potential revenue gains at risk, even as global oil prices remain high. — BBG mt в max

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🛢 Rising backwardation in oil futures suggests traders expect oil prices to climb in the near term, followed by a gradual decline over the longer horizon. Read more here. #OilMarkets #Futures #Energy

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🛢 The average price for a gallon of gasoline in the U.S. has climbed by $1 since the outbreak of tensions with Iran. Over the last month, the national average for Regular fuel has surged from $3.106 to $4.138 per gallon, reports the American Automobile Association.

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⚠️ Federal Reserve signals a possible end to interest rate cuts, according to The Wall Street Journal. For the full story, visit MarketTwits.

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⚠️ Iran has announced that homes of military leaders and officials from countries involved in the conflict against it are now considered legitimate targets.

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🔋 The energy crisis sparked by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is approaching its one-month mark, with oil prices possibly climbing to $200, according to BBG. Global oil supply has fallen by roughly 11 million barrels per day, resulting in a 9 million-barrel shortfall. Emergency reserves and temporary sanction waivers have eased the pressure only partially. Liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies are also at risk, with no viable alternative shipping routes and damage to a key facility delaying recovery. Read more here.

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📊 Iranian parliament speaker Ghalibaf has shared an unconventional take on U.S. stocks, suggesting that Trump’s pre-market market comments are less about insight and more about cashing out—acting as a kind of reverse signal. His advice? Do the opposite: consider shorting when U.S. stocks surge ahead of the open, and look to go long when they dip. Read more at . #Markets #Trading #Ghalibaf

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🌍 In the foreign exchange market, the US dollar is trading at 6.91 against the Chinese yuan and 82 against the Russian ruble.

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🛢 Brent oil breaks above $115 per barrel

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🛢 Kazakhstan is exploring the possibility of expanding oil deliveries to the EU via the "Druzhba" pipeline that runs through Russian territory, according to the Russian ambassador in Astana, as reported by Izvestia. mt в max

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✴️ BTC holds steady, keeping its ground even as the S&P 500 dips. For a closer look, check out MarketTwits.

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✴️Renowned analyst Willy Woo hasn't ruled out the possibility of BTC dropping further. According to his "CVDD Floor Model," the bottom for BTC this cycle lies between $54,200 and $45,500. More analysis available on .

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🚫🛢 The government will impose a full ban on gasoline exports beginning April 1. According to Vedomosti, the move is intended to stabilize surging wholesale fuel prices, driven by tensions in the Middle East and early spring demand.

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🇺🇸 Senate Banking Committee hearings for Kevin Warsh, President Trump’s nominee for Federal Reserve Chair, are scheduled for the week of April 13, according to Punchbowl. Trump has stated he expects Warsh to recognize the economic landscape and act swiftly to lower interest rates. Markets are positioning for aggressive rate cuts once Trump consolidates control over the Fed.

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⚠️ U.S. Stocks: The S&P 500 has fallen more sharply than the historical average amid geopolitical tensions, Deutsche Bank reports. See more at .

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🇨🇳 Nio has launched its first showroom in Costa Rica, marking a key step in its Latin American expansion. mt в max

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⚠️🛢 The U.S. will not tolerate Iran imposing transit fees on the Strait of Hormuz, warns Rubio. Full details here: .

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🔹 Last week, BitMine—founded by Tom Lee of Fundstrat—added 71,179 ETH to its holdings. The company now holds a total of 4.73 million ETH, roughly 3.9% of the entire Ethereum supply. Read more here.

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🛢✴️ On April 1, Binance will launch perpetual futures contracts for WTI oil (CLUSDT), Brent oil (BZUSDT), and natural gas (NATGASUSDT). Full details available at .

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📰 Inter RAO Board of Directors declares dividends for 2025 at 0.3214 RUB per share.

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🛢🇷🇺 The Russian Ministry of Finance has prepared a bill to extend the use of British agency Argus' price assessments for calculating oil taxes through September 2028 — RBC.

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