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Iran war jitters boost oil market winners, but long trades get harder

Oil prices saw significant volatility tied to the U.S.-Iran war, creating winners for investors positioned for the swings, according to CNBC Markets.

The outlet cautioned that staying long the resulting trade may become more difficult for buy-and-hold investors as the market response to the conflict evolves.

CNBC Markets framed the situation as an oil market boom tied to geopolitical risk, while suggesting investors look toward longer-term energy themes rather than relying solely on the short-term volatility dynamic.

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