CRUDE WRAP: WTI (M6) SETTLES USD 4.25 HIGHER AT USD 105.42/BBL; BRENT (N6) SETTLES USD 3.54 HIGHER AT USD 109.26/BBL
The crude oil market saw notable gains today, with WTI and Brent up significantly amid renewed geopolitical tensions involving the U.S.
TREASURY WRAP: T-NOTE FUTURES (M6) SETTLE 30 TICKS LOWER 109-05+
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CRUDE WRAP: WTI (M6) SETTLES USD 4.25 HIGHER AT USD 105.42/BBL; BRENT (N6) SETTLES USD 3.54 HIGHER AT USD 109.26/BBL
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The crude complex saw gains to end the week on renewed escalation risk as Trump returned from China and attention turned back to Iran. Both Trump and Araghchi were frequently on the wires, with the Iranian Foreign Minister giving more market-moving headlines. Recapping, he said they have received messages from the US saying that they are seeking continued talks, and that Iran is trying to maintain the ceasefire to give diplomacy a chance, and will return to talks if the US is ready for a fair deal. However, he did add that contradictory messages from the US remain the main issue. As such, attention over the weekend will be on any escalation, or de-escalation. For the record, in the weekly Baker Hughes rig count, oil rose 5 to 415, natgas fell 1 to 418, leaving the total up 3 at 551. To end the week, WTI traded between USD 97.23-101.39/bbl and Brent USD 106.26-109.75/bbl.
and Iran. The mixed signals from U.S. officials regarding diplomatic talks are raising concerns about potential volatility, suggesting that traders should brace for possible fluctuations in oil prices, particularly as the weekend approaches and developments unfold.
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