[MARKET ANALYSIS] Oil prices declined on Ukraine optimism and Trump's announcement that Venezuela will be 'turning over' 30mln-50mln bbls of oil to the US

Oil prices dropped due to optimism surrounding Ukraine and President Trump's announcement regarding the potential transfer of 30-50 million barrels of oil from Venezuela to the U.S.

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[MARKET ANALYSIS] Oil prices declined on Ukraine optimism and Trump's announcement that Venezuela will be 'turning over' 30mln-50mln bbls of oil to the US

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WTI/Brent: WTI Feb.'26 -1.3% / Brent Mar'26 -1.0%

  • Oil declined following recent Ukraine-related optimism and with US President Trump announcing that Venezuelan authorities will be turning over 30mln-50mln bbls of oil to the US.

Gold: -0.7%

  • Retreated after hitting resistance at the USD 4,500/oz level, with some mild selling pressure seen across the commodities complex as Shanghai and LME trade got underway.

Copper: -1.0%

  • Pulled back and tested the USD 6/lb level to the downside, but with further losses stemmed amid the mostly positive risk appetite.
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This influx of supply could alleviate concerns about tight markets, indicating a possible shift in the geopolitical landscape that often drives oil prices. Traders should monitor how these developments might influence future supply-demand dynamics and pricing.

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