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Dollar Recovery and Middle East De-escalation Prompts Crude Reversal

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Crude futures reversing Friday as the dollar regains some strength after earlier weakness post US PMI release.

  • Middle East tensions, which have been a big driver of oil since October 6 Hamas attacks, are easing after successful hostage swaps Friday.
  • Bloomberg and Reuters sources led stories Friday remain supportive of a deal being reached between Nigeria and Angola for revised 2024 production quotas.
  • It allows the group to focus on the more pressing issue of cut rollovers or the potential of collective further cut efforts with Saudi seemingly unlikely to bear any more burden alone where further cuts are concerned.
  • Russia’s intent remains under question while Iran’s production increases this year with - more expected in the short term - have provided further headaches for Saudi.
  • Brent JAN 24 down -0.3% at 81.14$/bbl
  • WTI JAN 24 down -0.4% at 76.04$/bbl

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