Day: January 29, 2026

Brent Breaks $70 After Trump Threatens Iran With Military Force

Energy News Beat By Stuart Turley, Energy News Beat January 29, 2026 – Truth Social posts from President Trump can certainly rattle markets, but when U.S. aircraft carrier task forces deploy to the Persian Gulf, that’s when traders sit up and take notice. This morning, Brent crude surged past the $70 per barrel mark for […]

Oil Options on Longest Bullish Run Since 2024 as Iran Risk Looms

Energy News Beat In the volatile world of energy markets, oil traders are increasingly betting on upward price movements, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The global Brent benchmark has shown a call skew—a premium for bullish call options—for 14 consecutive sessions, while the U.S. crude marker has followed suit for 13 […]