The Cambridge Weekly – 20th April

The US implemented a naval blockade on Iranian ports last Monday following failed peace negotiations in Pakistan. Oil prices briefly surpassed $100 per barrel but have since settled back down to around the $96 mark. Iran exported more than 1.8 million barrels per day...

The Cambridge Weekly – 13th April

Market sentiment improved last Wednesday after the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, agreed in exchange for the safe passage of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude fell sharply on the announcement, dropping around 15% to...

The Cambridge Weekly – 7th April

Once again, developments in the Middle East and announcements from the US administration in relation to the conflict continued to dominate global market headlines. Comments made at the start of last week suggested that an end to the war could be in sight, and this...

The Cambridge Weekly – 30th March

The war in the Middle East has now entered its fourth week, with knock-on effects rippling through global markets. Oil prices remain highly volatile as investors are trying to price in the uncertainty surrounding the duration of the war and the speed at which...