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gab13by13

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6. Maybe the not-so Invisible hand of the market

Reply to Hey Joe (Reply #5)

Wed Apr 8, 2026, 11:06 PM

Apr 2026

Crude oil dropped with the ceasefire news, but later went back up some.

The price of gas and diesel worries Krasnov. IMO crude should be around $200/barrel today not $100/barrel.

Iran hit a Saudi oil pipeline that by-passes Hormuz.

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Can somebody explain why the S&P didn't crash later in the afternoon after news of the Iran ceasefire collapse ? [View all] ChicagoTeamster Apr 2026 OP

I did some selling today Johonny Apr 2026 #1

This message was self-deleted by its author GusBob Apr 2026 #2

My theory... jmbar2 Apr 2026 #3

The market was hedged against Trump losing his mind. Happy Hoosier Apr 2026 #4

Couldn't figure that out either and was expecting Hey Joe Apr 2026 #5

Maybe the not-so Invisible hand of the market gab13by13 Apr 2026 #6

All the major traders had already left for the bars, Jack Valentino Apr 2026 #7