Oil Traders Crowd Around Cheap TACO Hedge as Iran War Escalates

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Options traders are increasingly using a specific trade strategy to hedge against the market risks stemming from abrupt changes in US President Donald Trump's policies on Iran amid escalating tensions. This dynamic has caused significant market volatility in recent months.

An unusual options trade is becoming a favored hedge against the risks of sudden U-turns in US President Donald Trump’s stance on Iran, a dynamic that has repeatedly whipsawed markets in recent months.