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OIL: Brent Hits Highest Since Early November

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Our commodities team notes that Brent crude oil futures have hit the highest level since early November.

  • Geopolitical risks seem to be driving the rally, with a focus on uncertainty of the impact of the Trump presidency on U.S. and Iranian oil output, as well as heightened tariff risks.
  • They also note that some analysts expect further delays to the return of OPEC+ supplies during 2025 with increases in non-OPEC supply enough to cover soft global demand growth.
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Our commodities team notes that Brent crude oil futures have hit the highest level since early November.

  • Geopolitical risks seem to be driving the rally, with a focus on uncertainty of the impact of the Trump presidency on U.S. and Iranian oil output, as well as heightened tariff risks.
  • They also note that some analysts expect further delays to the return of OPEC+ supplies during 2025 with increases in non-OPEC supply enough to cover soft global demand growth.