European stocks surged Monday after President Trump delayed planned attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure. FT reported markets reversed losses as oil tumbled on news of "constructive talks" with Tehran. The S&P 500 rebounded from recent lows as geopolitical risk eased temporarily.
Traders placed $580M in oil bets 15 minutes before Trump's Truth Social post signaling diplomacy. Goldman Sachs warned crude could still breach the 2008 record of $147 per barrel if conflict resumes. Brent and WTI contracts absorbed extreme volatility as Strait of Hormuz concerns persisted.
Trump's approval rating dropped following the Iran attack per polling data showing voters oppose military action. Asian markets tumbled overnight with no initial signs of abating conflict. The dollar headed for a weekly drop as central banks turned hawkish globally.
CRM Salesforce SI exploded to 9.7% from 2.45% in days as bears quadrupled positions. The $180B software giant absorbed the most dramatic short surge tracked. WULF TeraWulf CFO dumped $9.3M in crypto mining shares March 17 showing leadership exits.
Energy options dominated sentiment rankings led by Occidental Petroleum. Sable Offshore grabbed fourth place with 59.7% upside as oil volatility spiked. Devon Energy claimed fifth as traders positioned for extended crude shocks.
Gilt yields surged to highest since 2008 as traders bet on four Bank of England rate hikes this year. CNBC reported an inflationary energy shock drained optimism over UK rate cuts hammering popular hedge fund trades. Senegal tapped €650M in undisclosed borrowing to avoid default per FT reporting.
Capital markets stayed frozen with zero IPOs scheduled. LaGuardia crash heightened aviation safety concerns pressuring airlines.
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