What moved: WTI +1.15% in 1m after South Korea: Checking whether the Korean vessel was attacked in Hormuz
Reaction by asset (real prices)
| Asset | 2m before | At release | +1m | +1m | +1m % | +1m % | Vol vs normal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WTI | 104.15 | 105.62 | 105.35 | 105.35 | +1.15% | +1.15% | — |
| XAUUSD | 4571.59 | 4563.16 | 4564.83 | 4563.86 | -0.15% | -0.17% | — |
| US100 | 27763.70 | 27720.45 | 27727.95 | 27726.20 | -0.13% | -0.14% | — |
| US30 | 49425.30 | 49359.90 | 49370.90 | 49346.40 | -0.11% | -0.16% | — |
The moment this hit the tape on May 4, 2026, SahmWire timestamped it and began attaching live market-reaction context. The headline: South Korea: Checking whether the Korean vessel was attacked in Hormuz - Yonhap.
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How the market actually reacted
Measured against the pre-headline baseline, WTI rose +1.15% in the first minute and was +1.15% by the 15-minute mark. The price ran 104.15 two minutes before → 105.62 at release → 105.35 at +1m → 105.35 at +15m.
Cross-asset, the same headline showed up as: XAUUSD -0.17%, US100 -0.14%, US30 -0.16%. Each figure is a real observed move over the window noted — not an estimate.
All prices and moves above are observed MT5/IBKR market data captured around the headline; SahmWire reports what was said and what the market did, and does not predict or advise.
Why the reaction matters
SahmWire put this commodities on the live tape in 5.1 seconds and attached WTI's real move (+1.15% 1m) as it happened — the headline and the reaction on one screen, while it still mattered. See the full feed on the SahmWire tape, or compare access on the pricing page.
Frequently asked questions
How did WTI react after this headline?
WTI moved up 1.15% over the 1m that followed the headline on May 4, 2026, versus where it traded two minutes before the print. SahmWire timestamped it and tracked the path live as it happened.
What was WTI's price path around the headline?
It traded near 104.15 just before the headline, 105.35 at the one-minute mark, and 105.35 by the 1m mark — an observed up move of 1.15%.
How do I see the headline behind a move the moment it happens?
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Does SahmWire forecast WTI or give trading advice?
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