Iran
163 STORIESFORECASTS21 HOURS AGO
Natural Gas Retreats While WTI Rally Extends on Inventory Draw and Middle East RiskNatural gas moved lower after a smaller than expected storage build, keeping traders focused on nearby technical support. WTI oil rallied as crude inventories fell sharply, while Brent stayed choppy as markets weighed Middle East tensions and potential emergency supply releases.
FORECASTS5 DAYS AGO
WTI Crude Oil Holds Elevated Range as Supply Relief Fails to Ease Geopolitical Risk PremiumWTI crude oil remains in a higher and uneasy trading range as a U.S. energy deal with Russia competes with deepening Middle East disruption fears. Traders are watching whether buying near recent support can persist or whether headline-driven reversals begin to weaken the rally.
FORECASTS7 DAYS AGO
Gold and Silver Rebound as Oil Pulls Back and Dollar Rally PausesGold and silver moved higher as oil softened, Treasury yields stayed below recent peaks and the US dollar rally paused. Silver outpaced gold, with market participants pointing to stronger stock futures and copper as signs that its industrial side is driving the move.
NEWS7 DAYS AGO
Bitcoin steadies near $82,500 after Trump rules out Iran strike before midtermsBitcoin recovered toward $82,500 after President Donald Trump said the U.S. would not attack Iran before the Nov. 3 midterm elections. The rebound has not fully repaired a difficult week for major crypto assets, with BTC still lower and ether under heavier pressure.
NEWS7 DAYS AGO
Bitcoin Holds Near $82,600 as Trump’s Iran Pledge Eases Risk PressureBitcoin recovered from a three-week low after President Donald Trump said the U.S. would not strike Iran before the midterm elections. The move steadied crypto sentiment, while ether, SOL and the broader CoinDesk 20 index remained under pressure.
FORECASTS7 DAYS AGO
Gold and Silver Forecast: Softer Dollar Supports Rebound as Fed Risk Caps MomentumGold and silver advanced in early Asian trading as the US dollar eased and Treasury yields moved lower. The rebound remains vulnerable, however, as markets continue to price a high chance of another Federal Reserve rate hike in December.
NEWS7 DAYS AGO
Bitcoin Rebounds to $82,000 as Trump Comments Ease Iran Strike FearsBitcoin recovered to $82,000 after President Donald Trump said the United States would not attack Iran before the Nov. 3 midterm elections. Traders are now watching whether BTC can hold key support near $81,000 and reclaim higher resistance levels as concerns over geopolitics and cryptography risks continue to shape sentiment.
FORECASTS7 DAYS AGO
Oil Rallies as Iran Risk Lifts WTI and Brent, Natural Gas Falls on Storage BuildWTI and Brent crude gained as traders weighed the risk of further escalation in the Middle East and monitored disruption risks from Hurricane Isaias. Natural gas retreated after weekly storage data showed a larger than expected build, pressuring bullish positions.
NEWSOCT 7, 2026
Bitcoin Dips Below $84,000 as Oil Surge Pressures Crypto MarketsBitcoin briefly fell below $84,000 as escalating Iranian tanker attacks pushed oil prices, Treasury yields and the dollar higher. Major cryptocurrencies weakened broadly, with traders watching whether Bitcoin can hold above the $83,000 level flagged by FxPro as key for market control.
FORECASTSOCT 6, 2026
Natural Gas Extends Rebound as WTI and Brent Oil Recover on Hormuz TensionsNatural gas pushed higher as improved weather forecasts and short-covering supported the rebound. WTI and Brent oil also recovered from session lows as traders focused on potential supply risks tied to activity around the Strait of Hormuz.
FORECASTSOCT 5, 2026
Oil Slides as Saudi Aramco Cuts Asia Prices, Natural Gas Tests ResistanceOil markets weakened as traders assessed signs that crude flows through the Strait of Hormuz are improving and Saudi Aramco cut prices for Asian buyers. Natural gas extended its rebound despite low demand, with attention fixed on resistance at $3.00 to $3.05.
FORECASTSOCT 4, 2026
Natural Gas, WTI and Brent Forecast: Oil Rebounds as Middle East Risk ReturnsNatural gas is attempting to regain the $3.00 to $3.05 area after a sharp pullback, with traders still focused on the EIA backdrop. WTI and Brent have recovered from weaker levels as markets weigh stock releases against the risk of Saudi military action against the Houthis.
FORECASTSOCT 1, 2026
Oil Rallies on Iran Escalation Fears as Natural Gas Retreats After EIA Storage DataWTI and Brent advanced as traders priced in fresh geopolitical risk tied to Iran and the Middle East. Natural gas moved lower after the EIA reported a +64 Bcf storage build that matched analyst expectations.
FORECASTSOCT 1, 2026
Gold and Silver Outlook: Softer PCE Inflation Eases Fed Hike Fears as Payrolls Take Center StageGold and silver advanced as softer U.S. inflation data reduced expectations for an October Federal Reserve rate increase. Traders are now watching the U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls report for the next major policy signal, while key technical levels continue to frame the metals outlook.
FORECASTSSEP 30, 2026
WTI Crude Oil Remains Vulnerable as Pullback Fails to Remove Geopolitical RiskWTI crude oil has eased from recent highs, but the market remains elevated and sensitive to Middle East developments. Traders are watching whether selling pressure can extend below key support or whether fresh headlines revive the risk premium.
FORECASTSSEP 29, 2026
Natural Gas, WTI and Brent Oil Forecast: Energy Prices Retreat as Saudi Pipeline Restart Eases Supply FearsNatural gas remained under pressure as weather expectations pointed to soft demand in the days ahead. WTI and Brent oil also moved lower as Saudi Arabia restarted its East-West pipeline and traders weighed the implications of U.S.-Iran talks.
FORECASTSSEP 28, 2026
Natural Gas Falls as WTI and Brent Oil Retreat From Session HighsNatural gas futures moved lower as milder weather forecasts weighed on demand expectations. WTI and Brent oil pulled back from session highs as traders weighed reports on possible U.S.-Iran sanctions relief against ongoing Middle East supply risks.
NEWSSEP 28, 2026
Senate Democrats Accuse Tether’s USDT of Enabling Iran Sanctions EvasionSenate Democrats allege that Tether’s USDT has become a major tool inside Iran’s cryptocurrency based shadow banking network. Tether says it works with authorities and has supported nearly $550 million in Iran linked freezes.
FORECASTSSEP 28, 2026
GBP/USD Under Pressure as Traders Brace for US Data and Iran TensionsGBP/USD remains weak after sliding to its lowest level since June 29, with dollar strength and geopolitical risk weighing on sterling. Traders are watching US confidence, GDP, housing, jobs data and Federal Reserve commentary for the next directional cue.
FORECASTSSEP 28, 2026
Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: Gulf Export Recovery Meets Iran Tension RiskWTI and Brent remain caught between recovering Persian Gulf crude flows and persistent geopolitical uncertainty around Iran and the Hormuz Strait. Natural gas retains a firmer technical tone as tight LNG conditions and support near $3.11 keep bulls engaged.
FORECASTSSEP 28, 2026
Crude Oil Outlook Turns Higher as Hormuz Talks Stall and Supply Risk ReturnsWTI and Brent started the week higher after diplomacy around the Strait of Hormuz failed to deliver a clear breakthrough. Traders are now watching whether WTI can reclaim $95.18 and whether Brent can push through $99.20 as the market balances export recovery against shipping risk.
NEWSSEP 28, 2026
Bitcoin and Nasdaq Futures Fall as Trump Leaves Door Open to More Iran StrikesBitcoin started the week under pressure alongside Nasdaq futures after President Donald Trump did not rule out renewed U.S. strikes on Iran before the early November midterm elections. Oil prices rose, Treasury yield concerns persisted, and traders turned their attention to upcoming U.S. inflation, manufacturing and employment data.
FORECASTSSEP 27, 2026
Natural Gas, WTI and Brent Forecast: Oil Retreats as Hormuz Deal Hopes Pressure CrudeNatural gas pulled back as traders locked in gains following a rally linked to a Columbia Gas Transmission pipeline outage. WTI and Brent also moved lower as markets weighed reports of possible U.S. and Iran negotiations tied to reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
FORECASTSSEP 25, 2026
S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow Climb as Oil Pullback Lifts Risk AppetiteUS equity benchmarks moved higher as a sharp retreat in oil prices improved risk sentiment and eased near-term pressure on energy-sensitive sectors. Traders also assessed mixed economic data, rising inflation expectations, and key technical resistance levels across the S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow Jones.