Paul Tudor Jones predicts further $20-$25 oil rally on US-Iran conflict
Hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones expects oil prices to rise by a further $20 to $25 per barrel as the US-Iran conflict continues, according to a CNBC report cited by Hedgeweek. He said he remains bullish on oil, citing limited prospects for a resolution ahead of the US midterm elections in November, and warned a sustained rally could pressure equity markets. WTI crude futures were trading at approximately $92.50 per barrel on Tuesday morning.
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- Reported by Hedgeweek alone, with no second source or primary confirmation yet
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Market around the story
| Asset | Price at first report | 6h before | 1h before | 1h after | 6h after | 1h move vs normal | 24h volume vs median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPX | 7,806 | +0.05% | −0.05% | −0.64% | −1.2% | 2.6σ | – |
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What the sources claim
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Paul Tudor Jones expects oil prices to rise by a further $20 to $25 per barrel as the US-Iran conflict continues.
“expects oil prices to rise by a further $20 to $25 per barrel as the US-Iran conflict continues”
Hedgeweek -
Tudor Jones warned that a sustained oil rally could put significant pressure on equity markets.
“a sustained rally could put significant pressure on equity markets”
Hedgeweek -
Tudor Jones said he remains bullish on oil, citing limited prospects for a resolution to the conflict ahead of the US midterm elections in November.
“he remains bullish on oil, citing the limited prospects for a resolution to the conflict ahead of the US midterm elections in November”
Hedgeweek -
West Texas Intermediate crude futures were trading at approximately $92.50 per barrel on Tuesday morning.
“West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were trading at approximately $92.50 per barrel on Tuesday morning”
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A rally of the magnitude forecast by Tudor Jones would push prices above their previous 2026 closing high of just under $113.
“would push prices above their previous 2026 closing high of just under $113”
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The S&P 500 fell just over 7% at its March low following the outbreak of the US-Iran conflict. SPX
“The S&P 500 fell just over 7% at its March low following the outbreak of the US-Iran”
Hedgeweek
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