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Geopolitical Pause Sends Brent Crude Above $113 Amid Energy Market Volatility

Mar 27, 2026 21:36 UTC
CL=F, ^VIX, XLE
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Brent crude oil prices surged past $113 per barrel following President Trump's ten-day pause on U.S. military strikes against Iran's energy infrastructure, fueling market uncertainty and triggering a spike in volatility. The move underscores how geopolitical risk, not disruption, is now pricing the market.

  • Brent crude oil prices rose above $113 per barrel
  • President Trump announced a ten-day pause on military strikes against Iran's energy infrastructure
  • The pause has increased market uncertainty and triggered a spike in volatility
  • ^VIX reflects heightened investor anxiety
  • XLE tracks energy sector performance amid geopolitical risk
  • Market is pricing in risk, not actual disruption

Brent crude oil prices have climbed back above $113 per barrel, reflecting growing market unease after President Trump announced a ten-day pause on planned U.S. military strikes targeting Iran's energy infrastructure. The decision has intensified concerns over potential supply disruptions in one of the world’s key oil-producing regions, directly impacting energy markets. The pause has triggered a sharp rise in market volatility, with the CBOE Volatility Index (^VIX) reflecting increased investor anxiety. Energy stocks, tracked by the XLE ETF, have reacted to the heightened uncertainty, as traders reassess the risk of supply constraints in the Middle East. While no actual disruption has yet occurred, the market is pricing in the possibility of future supply shocks. The focus remains on geopolitical developments rather than current physical disruptions, highlighting how risk perception is driving asset prices across energy and broader financial markets. Amos Haksef, former senior adviser under President Biden and managing partner at TWG Global, joined David Gura and Katie Griefeld on 'The Close' to discuss the implications of the pause, emphasizing that volatility is being driven by strategic uncertainty rather than immediate physical supply issues.

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