MAY 26·finance.yahoo.com▲
Trump’s Iran Signals Send Oil Markets Into Chaos
Oil prices whipsawed after media reports of a possible U.S.-Iran framework deal, with Brent briefly falling 6% before U.S. strikes on southern Iran pushed it back toward $100, according to the article. It also cites a potential “Super Niño” that could raise cooling gas demand and shift LNG toward Asia, while noting BP, Ecopetrol, ENI, and INPEX corporate updates.
MAY 26·riotimesonline.com→
Colombia Stock Market Jumps 2.4% as Oil Eases Before Vote
Colombia’s MSCI COLCAP rose 2.37% to 2,132.79 on Monday (May 25), its biggest gain in weeks, after the index was at cycle-low oversold levels and oil prices eased. The report says Brent fell below $100 following Iran-related “framework” relief, lifting regional risk sentiment. With Colombia’s May 31 presidential first round six days away and a poll blackout active, BanRep was unchanged at 11.25%.