[MARKET UPDATE] Crude is now firmly in the green with gains of c. USD 0.25/bbl in continued reaction to reports that personnel have been told to leave Qatar's Al Udeid US airbase by Wednesday evening

The market's positive movement in crude prices is likely a reaction to escalating tensions surrounding the U.S.

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military presence in the region, particularly with personnel evacuating from Al Udeid airbase in Qatar. This could signal heightened risks in energy supply from the Middle East, traditionally a key driver for crude prices, and investors may be repositioning accordingly to hedge against potential disruptions.

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