Geopolitical Tensions Push Oil Trading Higher in Q1, easyMarkets Reports (opens in new tab)

Limassol, Cyprus - May 2026, Geopolitical tensions and uncertainty across global energy markets drove a sharp increase in oil trading activity during the first quarter of 2026, according to the latest Market Recap from easyMarkets. While gold remained the platform’s most traded instrument overall, crude oil emerged as one of the fastest-growing asset classes as traders responded to heightened volatility across commodity markets. Following the exceptionally active conditions seen in late 2025,...