Markets opened the week in risk-off mode after Iran disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, pushing oil sharply higher and driving safe-haven demand into the U.S. dollar.
Asia and Europe sold off heavily. U.S. equities pared losses but remain sensitive to headlines.
Oil strength = inflation concerns = pressure on risk assets.
This is a headline-driven environment. Expect volatility and potential whiplash.
Automation has now been switched back ON.
Conditions have stabilised enough for systems to resume, but we remain alert and will adjust if volatility expands again.
Stay disciplined!
- Ross