Oil Prices Decline Amid Weekly Economic and Geopolitical Turmoil:
This week, oil markets witnessed significant fluctuations
as prices recorded notable losses due to economic challenges and geopolitical tensions.
Investors closely monitor Federal Reserve policies, global demand trends,
and international energy landscape developments.

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Weekly Losses

Trump’s Threat

Federal Reserve Policies

Limited Recovery

Impact of Chinese Demand

G7 Plans

Technical Malfunction

Persistent Challenges

Weekly Losses in Oil Prices Amid Economic Risks and International Moves

This week, oil prices suffered significant losses as investors assessed economic policies and geopolitical pressures.
Brent crude fell below $73 per barrel, dropping 2.1%,
while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) settled at $69, down 1.9%.

Trump’s Threat of Tariffs

Economic concerns intensified after President-elect Donald Trump threatened
to impose tariffs on the European Union if it did not increase its American oil and gas purchases.

Federal Reserve Policies and Their Impact on Oil

The Federal Reserve signaled a slower approach to cutting interest rates next year,
raising concerns about the impact of such policies on risky assets, including oil.

Limited Recovery After Inflation Data

Inflation data helped partially offset oil losses as U.S. stock indices rose.
However, the overall outlook for risky assets remains negative.

Impact of Chinese Demand and Increased Production

Oil prices have been trading within a narrow range since October,
influenced by weak Chinese demand, increased production, particularly from the Americas,
and concerns about potential sanctions.

G7 Plans to Tighten Sanctions

The Group of Seven (G7) nations are considering lowering the price cap
on Russian oil from $60 to $40 per barrel as part of steps to tighten sanctions.

Technical Malfunction Halts Russian Oil Flows

Transneft announced a halt in oil flows through the Druzhba pipeline
due to a technical malfunction affecting European oil supplies.

Persistent Challenges in Energy Markets

Oil markets continue to face multiple pressures from geopolitical tensions and economic factors,
keeping prices within a narrow range for an extended period.

Oil Prices Decline Amid Weekly Economic and Geopolitical Turmoil

Oil Prices Decline Amid Weekly Economic and Geopolitical Turmoil

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