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| By Jim Nelson |
Oil remains the asset with too many catalysts.
For most of 2025 so far, oil prices have fallen on tariff troubles and recession worries.
Historically, when the global economy starts to slide, you don’t want to be anywhere near energy companies … especially oil and gas producers.
But yesterday, we were reminded that oil isn’t just a proxy for the economy.
It is a product that is ultimately traded based on its supply and demand.
Israel’s attack on Iran wasn’t specifically targeting Iran’s massive oil infrastructure …
But it appears the attacks on its nuclear facilities could only be the first step.
While the U.N. is urging restraint, this current Israel-Iran conflict could last weeks.
And IF Israel targets Iran’s most important resource — its oil production — it could send oil even higher.
And it already jumped …
Oil shrugged off the macroeconomic worries it’s been burdened with year to date in mere minutes.
Thursday night here in the U.S., when Israel’s attack began, crude prices shot back up to where they began 2025.
So, this is a good reminder to stay diversified. Energy stocks should remain a part of a well-balanced portfolio.
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Have a great weekend!
Jim Nelson
Managing Editor, Weiss Ratings Daily
