"Yo-Yo" Trading

Written by Steven John

As of today, April 19, 2026, Brent Crude is experiencing extreme volatility, largely tied to a "yo-yo" diplomatic situation in the Strait of Hormuz.

📈 Current Market Snapshot (April 19, 2026)

• Spot Price: Brent is currently trading around $96.25 – $96.70 per barrel, a sharp 6.5% to 7% increase from Friday's close.

The "Ceasefire" Factor: A fragile two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is set to expire$ keeping traders in a state of high alert.

📉 Key Dates to Watch

April 22: Expiration of the current U.S.-Iran ceasefire.