The Oil Price Awakens: Middle East Tensions Cause Market Force Choke

A Disturbance in the Oil...

I sense a great disturbance in the Force... and in the oil markets. Crude oil futures have fallen approximately 2% a pathetic display I must say. The U.S. West Texas Intermediate is currently trading at $66.77 a barrel a sign of weakness if I've ever seen one. It is down $1.38 or 2.02%. Global benchmark Brent also suffers falling $1.35 or 1.93% to a meager $68.42 per barrel. Perhaps these traders should learn to control their fear... fear leads to anger anger leads to hate hate leads to... lower oil prices apparently.

Israel's Impending Doom... or Opportunity?

Sources whisper that Israel is contemplating a military strike against Iran without the aid of the crumbling Republic... I mean the U.S. This brazen move could trigger a chain reaction a conflict of galactic proportions! Or more likely a slight inconvenience for intergalactic trade routes. Either way the Force is strong with this potential conflict and it's clearly unsettling the delicate balance of the oil markets. These minor squabbles bore me.

Evacuation: A Sign of Fear or Prudence?

The State Department in a rare display of foresight (or perhaps just plain panic) is preparing to evacuate non essential personnel from the U.S. embassy in Baghdad. This action caused a ripple a jump of over 4% in the previous session. Fear is a powerful motivator it seems. But fear alone cannot sustain a strong empire... or a stable oil price for that matter. The Emperor would not approve of such impulsive behavior.

These Aren't the Prices You're Looking For...

These falling prices... they are a path to the dark side. They fuel uncertainty destabilize the market and make it harder for the Empire (read: oil companies) to maintain control. Perhaps it is time to unleash the power of the Death Star (read: strategic production cuts) to restore order to the galaxy... I mean the market.

The Force is Weak with These Traders

The traders so easily swayed by mere rumors and geopolitical saber rattling. They lack vision discipline and a healthy respect for the power of the dark side... I mean the unpredictable nature of global events. They must learn to control their emotions to focus their energy and to… buy low sell high? Is that how it works?

Stay Tuned My Young Padawans

This situation is... evolving. Like a youngling learning the ways of the Force it is unpredictable and prone to error. I will continue to monitor these developments and I urge you to do the same. Remember the key to success is vigilance discipline and a willingness to choke anyone who gets in your way... metaphorically speaking of course. Perhaps. Now if you'll excuse me I have a galaxy to rule and an oil market to manipulate.