The situation between the U.S. and Iran is changing very quickly. There were signs of easing just moments ago, but then a single report kept markets on edge, and Brent rebounded in the short term.

However, the report’s use of key terms such as “several U.S. officials” and “可能” (“possibly”) suggests the information may not be 100% accurate. We’ll have to wait for an official announcement.

If the U.S. government officially confirms the recall of diplomatic personnel and their families, it would indeed mean that geopolitical risks in the Middle East are rising again. If war breaks out this time, it won’t be limited to the U.S. and Iran; Houthi forces and Saudi Arabia could also get involved, greatly increasing risks in the region.

Still, Brent’s reaction to this report shows that energy markets remain sensitive and tense. This also explains why so many “fake news” reports are appearing—it’s clearly an attempt to disrupt the market!#特朗普拟阐述打击海外加密诈骗