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Tolling and Trolling

Conflicting US–Iran signals shake oil markets; risk eases, US exports rise, but weak demand signs emerge in Europe.
Published: April 16, 2026
Written by:
Mita Chaturvedi

Mita Chaturvedi

Research Associate, Flux
Mita Chaturvedi
and
Donna Dong

Donna Dong

Research Analyst, Flux
Donna Dong
Reviewed by:
Giovanni Simonetti

Giovanni Simonetti

Junior Data Analyst, Flux
Giovanni Simonetti
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He opens the Strait. He opens it not. He wants an extension to the ceasefire. He wants it not.

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