UBS raises its Brent forecast to USD 100/bbl to end-June, USD 95/bbl by end-September and USD 90/bbl end-December

UBS's upward revision of its Brent oil price forecasts suggests a tightening supply outlook or increased demand expectations, indicating potential inflationary pressures in energy costs.

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  • Raises end-2027 Brent forecast to USD 85/bbl. 
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This adjustment may lead to shifts in currency valuations, particularly for commodity-linked currencies, and could influence broader market sentiment towards energy-dependent sectors.

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