Crude oil futures prices surged after Trump's remarks on the war with Iran dampened traders' expectations for a swift end to the Middle East conflict. TP ICAP analyst Scott Shelton stated in a report, "Oil prices were under pressure for most of the week, but Trump's speech caused an overnight surge. The speech focused more on escalation and 'completing the mission,' with almost no mention of peace negotiations." He noted that while the move may have been intended to force Iran back to the negotiating table, risk premiums have risen sharply. (Jinshi)