Episode 700
Crude jumps on Mid-East rumours, safe haven assets rally but USD is left behind
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May 21, 202510m 36s
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Show Notes
US equities retreated yesterday—ending a six-day rally—and the US dollar weakened as the selloff in long-term US Treasuries continued. Crude oil jumped on reports that Israel is preparing to strike Iranian nuclear facilities. Safe haven assets surged, while the US dollar was left behind in the safe-haven race. Option traders remain pessimistic about the dollar’s prospects for 2025. The one-year risk reversals—a gauge that reflects whether investors are hedging more with calls or puts—have dropped to the most negative level on record, according to Bloomberg. Listen to find out more!