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Briefing: World’s top energy traders wrongfooted in early days of Iran war

Strategic angle: Oil traders that normally thrive on volatility caught out by scale of crisis as energy shock unfurled

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Updated 10 days ago
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The conflict in Iran has significantly impacted global oil markets, presenting challenges for energy traders who generally capitalize on volatility.

Traders are facing difficulties in adjusting their strategies to the unprecedented scale of the crisis, which has led to a notable energy shock.

This situation raises concerns about infrastructure resilience and the capacity of trading systems to respond effectively to such geopolitical disruptions.