Oil is approaching $100 after the US and Iran traded strikes on each other's tankers over the weekend.

The report indicates oil prices are nearing $100 per barrel following weekend military exchanges between the US and Iran involving tankers. This escalation directly impacts the energy supply chain through a geopolitical risk premium, as any disruption to shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz could significantly reduce global oil availability. Crude oil futures and energy sector equities are most exposed due to their direct correlation with supply-side shocks and potential price volatility. Traders will be closely watching for any further military actions or diplomatic de-escalation efforts between the two nations, as well as inventory data from the EIA for indications of actual supply impacts.

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