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$USOUnited States Oil Fund, LP · Asset Management · $17.4B
$156.31
+0.9%at close · 09/14
Event thread
Key events, in time order
12 items
OtherBear
USO under pressure as Iran ceasefire hopes and EIA build weigh
Iran ceasefire reports and EIA crude build pressure oil prices, weighing on USO
D1 +1.3% · +5d +6.4%
›2 waves of this story
2026-08-14 Aug CPI at 0.1% m/m reduces hike odds; USO call options and oil bounce provide support
2026-08-27 Iran ceasefire reports and EIA crude build pressure oil prices, weighing on USO
OtherBear
USO Pressured as US-Iran Ceasefire Reportedly Reached
Multiple sources report a Pakistan-mediated US-Iran ceasefire, pressuring oil; unconfirmed
D1 -1.4% · +5d -6.8%
›12 waves of this story
2026-07-30 Trump vows severe military response to Iranian missile strike, USO rallies; US sanctions on Iran-linked tankers and WSJ report on airstrike plan add to escalation.
2026-07-30 US-Iran tensions persist, crude stockpiles drop, SPR at lowest since 1983, oil volatility rises
2026-08-01 Trump's remark aligns with recent peace hopes, but war premium persists; market split on deal odds.
2026-08-11 US claims control of strait and mine clearance, extending US-Iran de-escalation line
2026-08-11 US-Iran talks progress, reduced risk to Hormuz shipping, affecting oil supply outlook
2026-08-11 US fires on ship breaking blockade, Iran says strait remains closed, but Pakistan says deal close; conflicting signals.
2026-08-12 IEA reserve draw and record USO dark pool activity underscore ongoing Hormuz-driven oil volatility
2026-08-17 Trump's Oman bombing threat and reported US-Iran extension keep oil geopolitics in focus for USO
2026-08-18 Trump denies talks with Iran, Hormuz shipping risk persists, impacting USO
2026-08-21 Trump announces toughest sanctions on Iran, geopolitical risks may impact oil prices
2026-08-21 Trump's 'economic D-Day' on Iran plus diesel price surge concerns keep USO a key oil-exposure vehicle
U.S. says Iran-Oman Hormuz deal is nearing completion after 2 months of talks
A shipping framework in the Strait of Hormuz could reshape risk pricing for the world’s most important oil transit lane.
D1 +6.7% · +5d +3.5%
GeopoliticsBear
Iran weighs tighter Hormuz rules as Oman talks near completion
Tehran is considering restrictions on “hostile” ships while separately advancing a transit framework with Oman, keeping a vital oil chokepoint in focus.
D1 -0.7% · +5d +7.3%
GeopoliticsBull
Iran says Hormuz talks reach final stage as 20% of oil flows hang in balance
Tehran and Muscat are nearing a draft over safe shipping lanes, a move that could ease pressure on global energy markets.
D1 +3.5% · +5d +5.2%
GeopoliticsBear
US and Iran near 60-day Hormuz accord as Brent slips below $79
Oman-brokered talks are still unresolved on fees, security guarantees and sanctions relief, underscoring the stakes for global oil shipping.
D1 -0.8% · +5d +10.8%
GeopoliticsBear
Trump Says Iran Deal Framework on Hormuz, Talks to Start Aug. 3
Iran weighs European mine clearance, US official says deal possible in 2 days, Al Arabiya reports full reopening announcement within hours
D1 -5.5% · +5d +3.1%
GeopoliticsBear
Trump cancels Iran strike as deal outline is set; WTI closes at $84.67, Brent at $90.12
Brent drops >7%, WTI -5.7% as Trump calls off strike, talks set Monday, easing supply fears
2026-08-03 Brent drops >7%, WTI -5.7% as Trump calls off strike, talks set Monday, easing supply fears
OtherBear
USO Plunges 8.3% as US-Iran Truce Holds, War Premium Bleeds Out
Informal ceasefire collapses as Iran fires missiles at US base in Jordan, oil spikes after hours.
D1 -3.4% · +5d -3.9%
›2 waves of this story
2026-07-28 Trump says US paused Iran strikes for talks; Brent slides 5.2% to $91.73; USO records third-worst day in 4 years
2026-07-29 Informal ceasefire collapses as Iran fires missiles at US base in Jordan, oil spikes after hours.
OtherBear
US Strikes Iranian Targets in Strait of Hormuz
Weekend talks progress; Iran offers conditional halt, oil index down ~5%
D1 +8.4% · +5d +6.6%
›13 waves of this story
2026-07-13 US military strikes Iranian targets; Trump says strait open; oil rises on war news.
2026-07-14 Trump claims takeover and blockade restoration; Iran rejects US control; shipping traffic drops 60%; Dubai plans bypass port.
2026-07-15 Iranian adviser says US-Iran MOU void; Trump threatens strikes on Iranian power plants next week, boosting oil volatility.
2026-07-16 Geopolitical tension persists; oil-linked options IV rises
2026-07-16 Iran threatens Red Sea closure via Houthis, escalating energy supply risks
2026-07-18 Axios reports the US sending dozens more refueling planes to Israel ahead of possible escalation, adding to oil volatility
2026-07-21 Houthi navigation ban on Saudi Arabia, plus US aircraft deployment and Iran retaliation threats, heighten supply risks in the Strait of Hormuz.
2026-07-21 Trump's comments on Iran, alongside US strikes, pushed crude futures up nearly 3% to $85.55, highest since June 12.
2026-07-22 Iran's Lark Island hit by US missiles; Trump threatens infrastructure; oil tops $95
2026-07-23 Sec. Rubio warns of action if diplomacy fails; WTI jumps nearly 4%
2026-07-24 Sen. Paul says US worse off in Iran war; higher energy prices, militarized Hormuz; oil climbs
2026-07-26 Trump on Friday ordered no new strikes on Iran, breaking a 13-day daily strike streak, signaling a marginal easing of oil supply risk.
2026-07-26 Weekend talks progress; Iran offers conditional halt, oil index down ~5%
OtherBear
USO Up 70% YoY; Traders Flag Weak Volume, Risk of Failed Move
Bahrain/Kuwait strikes on Iran and Hormuz supply risks underpin crude, yet traders warn weak volume may cap rebound
D1 +2.2% · +5d -1.8%
›3 waves of this story
2026-07-22 USO is up 70% YoY, but current volume is weaker than the original move, increasing odds of a failed rally.
2026-07-24 Brent tops $100; Houthis hit Saudi tankers; Trump threatens punishment; oil surge lifts USO
2026-07-25 Bahrain/Kuwait strikes on Iran and Hormuz supply risks underpin crude, yet traders warn weak volume may cap rebound
AnalystBear
Veteran Trader Warns of Temporary Crude Surplus for USO
Ex-Petronas trader says despite historic refining margins and 10% global capacity offline, a temporary crude surplus pressures ETFs like USO.
D1 +1.3% · +5d -0.6%
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RelatedGeopolitics
Brent tops $95.63 and Asia LNG hits $25.908 as US-Iran clashes flare again
Fresh fighting around the Strait of Hormuz is pushing up energy prices, adding pressure on inflation and fuel markets in Europe and Asia.
D1 +0.7% · +5d +9.0%
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Event thread
Key events, in time order
12 items
OtherBear
USO under pressure as Iran ceasefire hopes and EIA build weigh
Iran ceasefire reports and EIA crude build pressure oil prices, weighing on USO
D1 +1.3% · +5d +6.4%
›2 waves of this story
2026-08-14 Aug CPI at 0.1% m/m reduces hike odds; USO call options and oil bounce provide support
2026-08-27 Iran ceasefire reports and EIA crude build pressure oil prices, weighing on USO
OtherBear
USO Pressured as US-Iran Ceasefire Reportedly Reached
Multiple sources report a Pakistan-mediated US-Iran ceasefire, pressuring oil; unconfirmed
D1 -1.4% · +5d -6.8%
›12 waves of this story
2026-07-30 Trump vows severe military response to Iranian missile strike, USO rallies; US sanctions on Iran-linked tankers and WSJ report on airstrike plan add to escalation.
2026-07-30 US-Iran tensions persist, crude stockpiles drop, SPR at lowest since 1983, oil volatility rises
2026-08-01 Trump's remark aligns with recent peace hopes, but war premium persists; market split on deal odds.
2026-08-11 US claims control of strait and mine clearance, extending US-Iran de-escalation line
2026-08-11 US-Iran talks progress, reduced risk to Hormuz shipping, affecting oil supply outlook
2026-08-11 US fires on ship breaking blockade, Iran says strait remains closed, but Pakistan says deal close; conflicting signals.
2026-08-12 IEA reserve draw and record USO dark pool activity underscore ongoing Hormuz-driven oil volatility
2026-08-17 Trump's Oman bombing threat and reported US-Iran extension keep oil geopolitics in focus for USO
2026-08-18 Trump denies talks with Iran, Hormuz shipping risk persists, impacting USO
2026-08-21 Trump announces toughest sanctions on Iran, geopolitical risks may impact oil prices
2026-08-21 Trump's 'economic D-Day' on Iran plus diesel price surge concerns keep USO a key oil-exposure vehicle
U.S. says Iran-Oman Hormuz deal is nearing completion after 2 months of talks
A shipping framework in the Strait of Hormuz could reshape risk pricing for the world’s most important oil transit lane.
D1 +6.7% · +5d +3.5%
GeopoliticsBear
Iran weighs tighter Hormuz rules as Oman talks near completion
Tehran is considering restrictions on “hostile” ships while separately advancing a transit framework with Oman, keeping a vital oil chokepoint in focus.
D1 -0.7% · +5d +7.3%
GeopoliticsBull
Iran says Hormuz talks reach final stage as 20% of oil flows hang in balance
Tehran and Muscat are nearing a draft over safe shipping lanes, a move that could ease pressure on global energy markets.
D1 +3.5% · +5d +5.2%
7 earlier events›
GeopoliticsBear
US and Iran near 60-day Hormuz accord as Brent slips below $79
Oman-brokered talks are still unresolved on fees, security guarantees and sanctions relief, underscoring the stakes for global oil shipping.
D1 -0.8% · +5d +10.8%
GeopoliticsBear
Trump Says Iran Deal Framework on Hormuz, Talks to Start Aug. 3
Iran weighs European mine clearance, US official says deal possible in 2 days, Al Arabiya reports full reopening announcement within hours
D1 -5.5% · +5d +3.1%
GeopoliticsBear
Trump cancels Iran strike as deal outline is set; WTI closes at $84.67, Brent at $90.12
Brent drops >7%, WTI -5.7% as Trump calls off strike, talks set Monday, easing supply fears
2026-08-03 Brent drops >7%, WTI -5.7% as Trump calls off strike, talks set Monday, easing supply fears
OtherBear
USO Plunges 8.3% as US-Iran Truce Holds, War Premium Bleeds Out
Informal ceasefire collapses as Iran fires missiles at US base in Jordan, oil spikes after hours.
D1 -3.4% · +5d -3.9%
›2 waves of this story
2026-07-28 Trump says US paused Iran strikes for talks; Brent slides 5.2% to $91.73; USO records third-worst day in 4 years
2026-07-29 Informal ceasefire collapses as Iran fires missiles at US base in Jordan, oil spikes after hours.
OtherBear
US Strikes Iranian Targets in Strait of Hormuz
Weekend talks progress; Iran offers conditional halt, oil index down ~5%
D1 +8.4% · +5d +6.6%
›13 waves of this story
2026-07-13 US military strikes Iranian targets; Trump says strait open; oil rises on war news.
2026-07-14 Trump claims takeover and blockade restoration; Iran rejects US control; shipping traffic drops 60%; Dubai plans bypass port.
2026-07-15 Iranian adviser says US-Iran MOU void; Trump threatens strikes on Iranian power plants next week, boosting oil volatility.
2026-07-16 Geopolitical tension persists; oil-linked options IV rises
2026-07-16 Iran threatens Red Sea closure via Houthis, escalating energy supply risks
2026-07-18 Axios reports the US sending dozens more refueling planes to Israel ahead of possible escalation, adding to oil volatility
2026-07-21 Houthi navigation ban on Saudi Arabia, plus US aircraft deployment and Iran retaliation threats, heighten supply risks in the Strait of Hormuz.
2026-07-21 Trump's comments on Iran, alongside US strikes, pushed crude futures up nearly 3% to $85.55, highest since June 12.
2026-07-22 Iran's Lark Island hit by US missiles; Trump threatens infrastructure; oil tops $95
2026-07-23 Sec. Rubio warns of action if diplomacy fails; WTI jumps nearly 4%
2026-07-24 Sen. Paul says US worse off in Iran war; higher energy prices, militarized Hormuz; oil climbs
2026-07-26 Trump on Friday ordered no new strikes on Iran, breaking a 13-day daily strike streak, signaling a marginal easing of oil supply risk.
2026-07-26 Weekend talks progress; Iran offers conditional halt, oil index down ~5%
OtherBear
USO Up 70% YoY; Traders Flag Weak Volume, Risk of Failed Move
Bahrain/Kuwait strikes on Iran and Hormuz supply risks underpin crude, yet traders warn weak volume may cap rebound
D1 +2.2% · +5d -1.8%
›3 waves of this story
2026-07-22 USO is up 70% YoY, but current volume is weaker than the original move, increasing odds of a failed rally.
2026-07-24 Brent tops $100; Houthis hit Saudi tankers; Trump threatens punishment; oil surge lifts USO
2026-07-25 Bahrain/Kuwait strikes on Iran and Hormuz supply risks underpin crude, yet traders warn weak volume may cap rebound
AnalystBear
Veteran Trader Warns of Temporary Crude Surplus for USO
Ex-Petronas trader says despite historic refining margins and 10% global capacity offline, a temporary crude surplus pressures ETFs like USO.
D1 +1.3% · +5d -0.6%
Related — this ticker is not the subject
RelatedGeopolitics
Brent tops $95.63 and Asia LNG hits $25.908 as US-Iran clashes flare again
Fresh fighting around the Strait of Hormuz is pushing up energy prices, adding pressure on inflation and fuel markets in Europe and Asia.
