Ge Long Hui·2025-06-24 05:59Group 1: Market Reactions - The announcement of a potential ceasefire between Israel and Iran led to a significant drop in oil prices, with WTI and Brent crude oil falling nearly 9% and over 7% respectively [1] - In the Asia-Pacific market, WTI crude futures initially dropped over 5%, and as of the report, both WTI and ICE Brent crude were down over 2% [1] - Gold prices also saw a decline of 0.3% amid the easing geopolitical tensions [1] Group 2: Stock Performance - Hong Kong oil and gas stocks experienced sharp declines, with Baikin Oil Services plunging nearly 30%, Shandong Molong down over 18%, and Sinopec Oilfield Services falling over 14% [2][3] - In the A-share market, oil and gas service stocks also faced significant losses, with companies like Beiken Energy and Zhun Oil shares hitting the daily limit down [4] Group 3: Geopolitical Context - Trump's unilateral announcement of a ceasefire was met with skepticism, as both Israel and Iran did not confirm the agreement, with Iran's foreign minister stating no ceasefire "agreement" had been reached [6][8] - The ongoing conflict continued despite the announcement, with reports of missile attacks from Iran towards Israel [6] - The situation in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil shipping route, was highlighted, with previous threats from Iran to close it, which could have led to oil prices soaring to $120-$130 per barrel [11]