Brent crude fell 5.94% to $92.52 a barrel as markets reacted to hopes of progress in US-Iran diplomacy. Statements ruling out new US strikes and planned talks involving Qatar reinforced expectations of a negotiated resolution; the article also cites rising OPEC output as adding pressure to prices.
Reduced risk of conflict-related supply disruption, alongside higher OPEC output, adds to available supply and weighs on crude prices. Lower crude costs can also ease feed and farm-input energy expenses.
After 250 past bearish geopolitics events, Crude Oil (Brent) moved a median -3.1% over 5 sessions (36% higher; middle half -7.9% to +1.6%), and -5.5% over 20.
After 255 past bearish geopolitics events, Crude Oil (WTI) moved a median -2.4% over 5 sessions (31% higher; middle half -7.0% to +1.7%), and -5.0% over 20.
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