US-Iran Detente Pulls Geopolitical Risk Premium Out of Markets
Over 3-6 months, a US-Iran peace framework reopening the Strait of Hormuz keeps a risk premium out of oil and supports risk assets including Bitcoin, contingent on the accord holding.
strengthening · confidence 53 · Medium term (3-9 months) · tracking since June 15, 2026 · updated June 16, 2026
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