de-escalation
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“The longer the supply disruption lasts, the more vulnerable the oil market should be and, in theory, face greater upward volatility whenever de-escalation hopes aren’t fulfilled,” wrote ING analyst Francesco Pesole in a research note.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
On Sunday a US official said that Secretary of State Marco Rubio had proposed a plan for "gradual de-escalation" there to Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Equity markets have recently been driven by the positivity generated by the U.S. first-quarter reporting season, and expectations for a de-escalation of hostilities in the Persian Gulf.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
"Even when all suspicions point toward Iran or Iran-aligned groups, governments may avoid immediate public attribution because they want to preserve room for de-escalation and avoid being trapped into a military response," Bitar said.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
The official line softened into neutrality: calls for de-escalation, freedom of navigation, dialogue among “all parties.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
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