European Markets Wrap-Up | Oil prices jump back above $100 after US-Iran negotiations breakdown, Trump's blockade

Monday, 13 Apr, 2026 Commodities Oil prices jump back above $100 after US-Iran negotiations breakdown, Trump's blockade FUNDAMENTAL OVERVIEW Oil prices opened higher today following the breakdown of US-Iran negotiations over the weekend. This shouldn’t be a surprise though given the strong divergence in stances ahead o News Iran: No security for Persian Gulf ports if own is threatened No security for Persian Gulf ports if own is threatened Enemy-affiliated vessels won’t pass through Hormuz US restrictions on vessel movements are illegal and piracy Iran has issued a warning followin Learn more Forex Not yet the start of a downtrend for the dollar - Credit Agricole Credit Agricole was already skeptical about any positive developments from US-Iran talks and their call was vindicated after seeing how things transpired over the weekend. The negotiations broke down Commodities Gold prices come under pressure after the first round of US-Iran talks fail. What's next? FUNDAMENTAL OVERVIEW Gold opened lower today following the breakdown of US-Iran negotiations over the weekend. I don’t think anybody sane expected them to reach an agreement on the first round given t Central Banks BOJ governor Ueda: Underlying inflation gradually accelerating towards target Japanese economy, prices moving roughly in line with BOJ forecasts Financial markets are seeing unstable movements due to conflict in the Middle East Rising oil prices are weighing on Japan's economy News What are the main events for today? EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, we don't have anything on the agenda other than maybe a couple of central bank speakers who are likely to reiterate vigilance amid the geopolitical uncertaint Forex Orders FX option expiries for 13 April 10am New York cut There are just a couple to take note of on the day, as highlighted in bold below. The first ones are for EUR/USD at the 1.1650 and 1.1700 levels. The dollar has opened with a gap higher today after US News US president Trump reaffirms blockade on Iranian ports starting from later today From his Truth Social post: "The United States to Blockade Ships Entering or Exiting Iranian Ports on April 13 at 10:00 A.M. ET. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DJT" That means Learn more Commodities Oil prices surge after US-Iran talks collapse over the weekend The negotiations between the US and Iran over the weekend failed to produce a deal. In the end, trying to come to a nuclear agreement proved to be a bridge too far. Even though it might just be a sing

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