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Markets face a binary outcome as Trump imposes a timeline for Iran to unblock the Strait of Hormuz

Markets remain focused on the developments in the Middle East as central banks will be put on the spotlight this week.

Technicals turn negative in the shorter-term time frames, while in sentiment there’s a shift back to net long for CoT speculators.

Germany 40 (DE40) slipped as Brent crude topped $100 amid Hormuz shipping disruption, while Rheinmetall guidance and shifting ECB rate expectations weighed on German equities. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Explore third-party DE40 targets and technical analysis.

The S&P 500 Index (US 500) traded near 6,684 on 12 March 2026 as February CPI (2.4% y/y) and Iran-linked oil moves kept March FOMC rate-cut odds low. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Explore third-party US500 targets and technical analysis.

US Wall Street 30 (US30) traded near 46,834 on 12 March 2026 after Strait of Hormuz tensions lifted oil to about $93.62 and US unemployment rose to 4.4%. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Explore third-party US30 targets and technical analysis.

Oil prices jump higher as Iran elects a new leader, dragging out the conflict as the Strait of Hormuz faces continued disruption.

Technicals weaken in the shorter-term time frame, while in sentiment CoT speculators are finally net short all four U.S. equity indices.

The US 500 tracks 500 large US-listed companies and reflects broader equity market conditions, including geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, oil prices above $81, and ongoing Federal Reserve policy uncertainty. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

Germany 40 (DE40) reflects the performance of Germany’s leading blue-chip companies and is trading amid broader European equity weakness following reports of US and Israeli strikes on Iran and rising energy supply concerns. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.