 Oil Market on the Brink: Insider Trading, Deficit, and Recession Three events that will shape the energy agenda this week. 1️⃣ Historical Supply Shock The military conflict in the Middle East has knocked significant supply volumes out of the market. According to Reuters and the IEA, the deficit in 2026 could reach 750,000 barrels per day. Strategic reserves are depleting, and the last tankers from the Persian Gulf are already en route. 2️⃣ $7 Billion in Perfectly Timed Bets An investigation has uncovered anomalous trades in oil contracts worth hundreds of millions of dollars—just days before the announcement of a ceasefire with Iran. At the center of the scandal is Donald Trump's inner circle. Prediction markets are already pricing in a 22% probability of a recession in the US. 3️⃣ Brent at $117—and That's Not the Limit Oil remains above $117 per barrel. Analysts warn: if the supply shock worsens, we could see levels not reached since 2008. How does this affect ASI Biont? During periods of macroeconomic turbulence, businesses seek ways to cut costs and automate processes. Our AI agents are a tool that works regardless of what happens with Brent. https://asibiont.com/