Hormuz Risk Premium and Asia FX: A Delicate Balance

MUFG's Michael Wan notes that negotiations around the US-Iran conflict and developments in the Strait of Hormuz remain a key driver for global markets.

He highlights a sharp Brent crude spike toward $97 before a partial pullback, as well as fragile ceasefire dynamics. These oil moves form the backdrop for Asia FX performance and risk sentiment.

A key driver across all markets remains the negotiations around the US-Iran conflict and whether there is a deal reached, or even if a breakthrough can happen despite escalating tensions.

Over the weekend, the two sides exchanged revised proposals but failed to reach a breakthrough, with renewed military strikes further straining the fragile ceasefire.

What helped markets recover as we speak this morning was announcements by Trump that in his conversations with both Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu and Hezbollah that they both agreed to stop shooting, although Israel's leader did not describe it in such sweeping terms.

Brent crude surged as much as ~6% intraday to near $97/barrel before closing around 4% higher.

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