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'We simply don't know' - JP Morgan struggling to forecast oil prices due to Trump's war with Iran

BBC BusinessFriday, September 18, 2026 at 5:57 PM

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'We simply don't know' - JP Morgan struggling to forecast oil prices due to Trump's war with Iran — Image via BBC Business

The bank said it "assumed" there would be economic red lines, like oil at $100 a barrel, that the US would be unwilling the cross.

RedScroll Signal

Impact: High
Category: Business
Regions: Middle East
Market relevance: High
Why it matters: Corporate and market moves reprice risk and reveal where power and cash are concentrating. The bank said it "assumed" there would be economic red lines, like oil at $100 a barrel, that the US would be unwilling the cross. Investors will watch earnings, rates, and competitive positioning connected to Iran and Oil.

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What happened

The bank said it "assumed" there would be economic red lines, like oil at $100 a barrel, that the US would be unwilling the cross.

Why it matters

Corporate and market moves reprice risk and reveal where power and cash are concentrating.

Background

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Timeline

Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 5:57 PM UTC
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Economic impact

Investors will watch earnings, rates, and competitive positioning connected to Iran and Oil.

Source

BBC Business

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