Trump Signals Prolonged Conflict; Oil Markets Brace for Potential Surge to $150

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President Donald Trump has signaled that the conflict with Iran may be more prolonged than markets anticipate, challenging the optimism for an imminent ceasefire. Analysts warn of a significant disconnect between geopolitical realities and asset pricing, with oil futures potentially surging toward the $150 mark. Notably, higher growth expectations have not yet led to higher equity valuations, suggesting a widening gap between the economic outlook and actual market behavior. This suppression in valuations reflects investor wariness despite positive macro data, impacting risk appetite across major indices like the SPY and DIA. Consequently, investors continue to favor XAU/USD as a safe-haven hedge against military escalation and the inflationary pressures of rising energy costs.

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