[MARKET UPDATE] Crude futures fall amid constructive geopolitical headlines on Ukraine

The fall in crude futures appears linked to more constructive geopolitical developments regarding Ukraine, with the U.S.

Newsquawk StaffNewswiresPublished 6 Jan 2026, 15:32 UTCOn the live feed at 15:12 UTC — 2 more headlines followed before this page went public

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UK DMO says it will sell GBP 900mln 1.125% 2035 I/L Gilt on 13th January via auction

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US President Trump says the US will accelerate production of weapons and aircraft

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[MARKET UPDATE] Crude futures fall amid constructive geopolitical headlines on Ukraine

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CBRT says main trend of CPI has retreated; January inflation will be affected by drug prices

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US Ambassador to NATO Whitaker says a peace deal for Ukraine could be "on the cusp", speaking to Fox; adds, "We're really very far down the road..."

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US will commit to supporting Ukraine in the scenario of a future Russian attack, Bloomberg reports citing a draft statement
US Ambassador to NATO Whitaker says a peace deal for Ukraine could be "on the cusp", speaking to Fox; adds, "We're really very far down the road..."

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signaling strong support should tensions escalate again. The suggestion of a potential peace deal, as emphasized by the U.S. Ambassador to NATO, could signal a stabilizing outlook for the region, reducing the immediate risk premium in energy markets. Overall, this could lead to softer oil prices as the market reassesses the supply-demand balance under these emerging conditions.

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