# US Treasury Secretary Bessent Predicts Oil Drop to $40 Post-Iran Conflict

Scott Bessent anticipates oil prices falling to $40 per barrel after the Iran conflict ends.

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Scott Bessent, US Treasury Secretary, stated in an interview with Steve Bannon that oil prices could fall to $40 per barrel once the conflict with Iran ends. [^1]

The Wall Street Journal reported that Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz is quietly asking people if they would be interested in working on his 2028 presidential bid. [^2]

Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez introduced a bill in March to temporarily halt the construction of new artificial intelligence data centers at the federal level. [^3]

Bessent predicted that after the conflict, oil supply would significantly exceed demand, potentially driving crude prices to $50 or $40 per barrel. [^4]

Brent crude oil was trading above $95 per barrel and West Texas Intermediate around $91 per barrel on Friday due to military attacks between the US and Iran. [^5]

Cruz, 55, is reportedly putting in the legwork in Iowa, hitting the podcast circuit, and embarking on a book tour as omens foreshadowing a likely run. [^6]

President Donald Trump reportedly told Republican donors at a recent private dinner that they need to elect Vice President JD Vance. [^7]

Vice President JD Vance is widely seen as President Donald Trump's natural successor and is well ahead in early polling. [^8]

Steve Bannon, a former Trump strategist, publicly supported the call for a temporary halt to new AI data center construction. [^9]

The proposed legislation aims to stop the construction of new AI data centers until comprehensive national rules are established. [^10]

Scott Bessent dismissed concerns regarding Norway's sovereign fund proposal to reduce its US Treasury holdings by $75 billion. [^11]

Steve Bannon's support for pausing data center expansion marks a departure from the Trump administration's policy of supporting AI sector growth. [^12]

## What this stands on

1. Scott Bessent, US Treasury Secretary, stated in an interview with Steve Bannon that oil prices could fall to $40 per barrel once the conflict with Iran ends. (El Financiero, News)
2. The Wall Street Journal reported that Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz is quietly asking people if they would be interested in working on his 2028 presidential bid. (The Independent, News)
3. Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez introduced a bill in March to temporarily halt the construction of new artificial intelligence data centers at the federal level. (Ekonomim, News)
4. Bessent predicted that after the conflict, oil supply would significantly exceed demand, potentially driving crude prices to $50 or $40 per barrel. (El Financiero, News)
5. Brent crude oil was trading above $95 per barrel and West Texas Intermediate around $91 per barrel on Friday due to military attacks between the US and Iran. (El Financiero, News)
6. Cruz, 55, is reportedly putting in the legwork in Iowa, hitting the podcast circuit, and embarking on a book tour as omens foreshadowing a likely run. (The Independent, News)
7. President Donald Trump reportedly told Republican donors at a recent private dinner that they need to elect Vice President JD Vance. (The Independent, News)
8. Vice President JD Vance is widely seen as President Donald Trump's natural successor and is well ahead in early polling. (The Independent, News)
9. Steve Bannon, a former Trump strategist, publicly supported the call for a temporary halt to new AI data center construction. (Ekonomim, News)
10. The proposed legislation aims to stop the construction of new AI data centers until comprehensive national rules are established. (Ekonomim, News)
11. Scott Bessent dismissed concerns regarding Norway's sovereign fund proposal to reduce its US Treasury holdings by $75 billion. (El Financiero, News)
12. Steve Bannon's support for pausing data center expansion marks a departure from the Trump administration's policy of supporting AI sector growth. (Ekonomim, News)

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