Trump gives Iran deadline, oil falls 15% as markets brace — SkimNews
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- Trump gave Tehran until April to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face destruction of its power infrastructure, extending the geopolitical risk window for investors.
- Oil prices have risen roughly 70% year‑to‑date, while gas prices are up about 85% since the Iran war began, erasing about $7 trillion from global stocks.
- Oil price fell 15% within minutes after Trump posted on social media that negotiations with Tehran were “constructive,” prompting a rapid market reaction.
- Crude saw a $500 million sell‑order placed 15 minutes before Trump’s post, when crude was about 2% higher on the day and still rising.
- U.S. jobs report for March, due April 3, is expected by a Reuters poll to show payrolls rising by 48,000, a rebound from February’s 92,000‑job decline.
- South Korea will release March trade data on Wednesday, an early gauge of global demand and a sign of DRAM chip supply constraints that affect the AI sector.
- Euro zone flash inflation for March, due Tuesday, is projected to rise above 2% as energy costs surge, increasing pressure on the ECB to consider a rate hike next month.
Why it matters: Traders must stay agile as Iran‑related geopolitical risk and a sudden 15% oil drop pressure energy‑heavy sectors, while the upcoming U.S. jobs figure, South Korean trade numbers, and euro‑zone inflation data are already shifting interest‑rate expectations and fueling further market swings.
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