Ceasefire Only Seen as a Headline by Oil Market, Says Analyst Schork

Global oil markets remain skeptical that a US‑Iran ceasefire will be durable despite a slide in oil prices on Wednesday, according to Stephen Schork of the Schork Group. That skepticism implies a persistent risk premium and potential for renewed volatility in energy prices if geopolitical tensions re-escalate.

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Global oil markets remain skeptical that a US‑Iran ceasefire will be durable despite a slide in oil prices on Wednesday, according to Stephen Schork of the Schork Group. That skepticism implies a persistent risk premium and potential for renewed volatility in energy prices if geopolitical tensions re-escalate.