RE:RE:Market ManipulationLooks like they might try anyway.
With Iran's air defenses reduced retaliation will be easier.
WTI crude oil futures rose toward $71 per barrel on Friday, advancing for the third consecutive session, as market attention shifted back to the Middle East conflict. This change was prompted by a report suggesting that Iran may be preparing to launch an attack on Israel from Iraqi territory in the coming days, with media sources indicating that the anticipated attack could involve drones and ballistic missiles. Investors remained on edge, especially following Israel's military chief's warning that a "very hard" strike on Iran would follow any further missile attacks. Oil prices were also bolstered by expectations that OPEC+ might postpone the planned increase in oil production scheduled for December by a month or longer. Additionally, China, the world’s top crude importer, saw manufacturing return to growth in October, according to both private and official surveys, indicating that stimulus measures are starting to take effect. Still, oil is set to record a weekly decline.
https://tradingeconomics.com/commodity/crude-oil glta
Re1ndeer2 wrote:
The Air defenses are non existant or somewhat passed inadequate now.....Iran is unable to retaliate ..