The market reaction was swift, with major energy producers seeing significant gains in premarket trading. Exxon Mobil shares rose 1.6% to $143.93, while Chevron and ConocoPhillips both climbed 1.7%, reaching $177 and $110.30 respectively. Other industry players followed suit, with Occidental Petroleum jumping 2.6% to $53 and Diamondback Energy gaining 2.3% to $184.67. BP shares also saw a 1% lift, trading at $38.99.

These gains reflect investor anxiety following Trump’s sharp rhetoric against Tehran. Despite his administration maintaining a team of negotiators, the president expressed deep skepticism regarding the utility of further talks. The breakdown of the preliminary peace agreement, underscored by the recent maritime hostilities, suggests a return to heightened geopolitical instability in the region.