What is the TACO trade and are investors profiting amid war on Iran?

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Amidst a widening global energy crisis and the ongoing US-Iran conflict, traders are attempting to profit from market volatility. This phenomenon, dubbed "TACO" (Trump Always Chickens Out), involves investors betting on US President Trump's policy reversals, which have led to oil market rallies and subsequent profits.

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Global energy crisis continues to widen amid market volatility, while so-called 'TACO traders' attempt to capitalise.

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