💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: What is Iran’s 7-point ceasefire proposal to the US?
- A: The proposal reportedly includes an immediate halt to strikes, release of detained nationals, limited uranium enrichment caps, and phased sanctions relief, with verification steps tied to de-escalation in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Q: How did oil prices react in the first 72 hours after the plan was delivered?
- A: Oil prices initially fell on hopes of reduced supply disruption, then rebounded as traders weighed enforcement risks and Strait of Hormuz transit uncertainty, creating a volatile risk premium swing.
- Q: Why did gold and shipping insurance surge alongside the US-Iran news?
- A: Gold rose as a geopolitical safe haven, while shipping war risk insurance premiums jumped due to renewed underwriting concerns for tankers and container vessels transiting the Persian Gulf.