Hedge Funds Hike Bullish Oil Bets to 22-Month High on Iran Risks

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Hedge funds have increased their bullish bets on oil to a 22-month high due to concerns over US military action in the Middle East, potentially disrupting oil supplies from the region.

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Market impact analysis based on bullish sentiment with 90% confidence.

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Bullish
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90%
Time Horizon
Short Term
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Hedge funds turned the most bullish on Brent crude since April 2024 as investors grew more concerned that US military action in the Middle East could be imminent and disrupt oil supplies flowing out of the region.

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Hedge funds have increased their bullish bets on oil to a 22-month high due to concerns over US military action in the Middle East, potentially disrupting oil supplies from the region.

Market Impact

Market impact analysis based on bullish sentiment with 90% confidence.

Time Horizon

Short Term

Original article published by Bloomberg on February 28, 2026.
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