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Optimism About U.S. Government Reopening Boosts Oil Prices

Written by Rannyson Moura
Published on 10/11/2025 at 09:21
Os preços do petróleo registraram alta nesta segunda-feira (10) diante das expectativas de reabertura do governo dos Estados Unidos e da possível retomada da demanda no maior consumidor de energia do mundo.
Os preços do petróleo registraram alta nesta segunda-feira (10) diante das expectativas de reabertura do governo dos Estados Unidos e da possível retomada da demanda no maior consumidor de energia do mundo.
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Oil Prices Rose On Monday (10) Amid Expectations Of Reopening Of The US Government And Possible Recovery Of Demand In The World’s Largest Energy Consumer.

Oil prices began the week higher on Monday, November 10, 2025, driven by signs that the US government may finally end its historic shutdown. The move generated optimism among investors and analysts, who are betting on a gradual recovery of demand in the world’s largest oil consumer.

As of 7:08 AM (Brasilia time), January futures contracts for Brent were up 0.75%, trading at US$ 64.10 per barrel, while WTI for December was up 0.82%, reaching US$ 60.24. These numbers represent a partial recovery after the nearly 2% drop observed in the previous week.

Recent Drop And Supply Scenario Still Concern Investors

Despite the gains recorded on Monday, the market is still cautiously monitoring global oil supply behavior. Last week, the price of the barrel had retreated amid uncertainties about increasing international production.

The OPEC+ decided to slightly increase production starting in December, which, combined with the rise in crude oil inventories in the United States, raised doubts about the balance between supply and demand.

Additionally, the recent decision by US President Donald Trump to grant sanctions exemption to Hungary — allowing the country to continue importing oil and gas from Russia for another year — has reinforced concerns about a possible oversupply in the global market.

Reopening Of The US Government May Heat Up Oil Demand

Even amid these tensions, optimism surrounding the reopening of the US government has invigorated investors. The US Senate voted 60 to 40 to end the longest shutdown in the country’s history, which had lasted 40 days.

The approval of a bipartisan legislation provides funding for most federal agencies through January, along with retroactive pay for civil servants affected by the closure. The bill is still headed to the House of Representatives, where it should be reviewed in the coming days.

The expectation is that the full reopening of the government will stimulate sectors that consume large volumes of energy, such as transportation and industry, boosting demand for oil and its derivatives in the short term.

Dollar Weakens And Boosts Oil Gains In The International Market

Another factor that contributed to the upward movement was the drop of the dollar in the European market. The American currency lost strength following signs of political progress in Washington, which usually favors dollar-denominated commodities, such as oil.

With more favorable exchange rates, foreign investors felt more inclined to resume positions in the energy sector, reinforcing the sentiment of price recovery.

Analysts highlight, however, that the balance between demand recovery and supply will still be crucial in determining the market’s direction in the coming weeks.

Oil, once again, reflects the sensitivity of the political and economic landscape in the United States — a factor that continues to directly influence the global behavior of energy commodities.

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Rannyson Moura

Holds a degree in Advertising and Marketing from UERN; a master's in Social Communication from UFMG; and is a PhD candidate in Language Studies at CEFET-MG. He has worked as a freelance writer since 2019, with articles published on websites such as Baixaki, MinhaSérie, and Letras.mus.br. Academically, his work has been published in books and presented at industry events. Among his research topics, a notable interest is in the publishing market, approached from a perspective that considers different social markers.

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