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BenzingaBenzinga··Piero Cingari

VIX Plunges 44% as Geopolitical Tensions Ease; History Suggests Bullish Year Ahead

VIX volatility index collapsed 44% following Iran's Strait of Hormuz reopening. Historical analysis shows 85.71% win rate for S&P 500 gains over subsequent year.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Piero Cingari

Oil Surges Past $112 as Tesla Plummets: Markets Roiled by Iran Tensions, Weak EV Demand

Oil prices jumped 11.9% to $112/barrel amid Iran tensions while Tesla fell over 4% to seven-month lows following weak Q1 deliveries.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Piero Cingari

Oil Prices Spike to $98 as Israeli Strike on Iran Roils Markets

Oil prices surge to $98 amid Israeli strike on Iran's gas facility; stock markets decline as February inflation data adds pressure ahead of Fed decision.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Adam Turnquist

Oil Surges on Iran Tensions as Markets Weigh Geopolitical Risk Against Economic Resilience

WTI crude spikes near $120 on Iran tensions; S&P 500 resilient at 3% below records. Strait of Hormuz shipping status critical for determining oil prices and market direction.
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