After Reaching Highest in 10 Months, Oil Prices Drop. Understand the Factors Behind This Movement.
Oil prices reached a significant milestone, hitting 10-month highs before experiencing a pullback. This movement was influenced by various global factors, including production cuts in Saudi Arabia and Russia. Brent crude, the global benchmark, closed slightly lower, settling at US$ 94.34 a barrel, after having reached US$ 95.96 earlier.
On the other hand, U.S. crude oil (WTI) also saw a decline, marking US$ 91.20 per barrel. This price dynamic caught the attention of the investment bank UBS, which began taking profits but still forecasts that Brent will fluctuate between US$ 90 and US$ 100 in the coming months.
The situation becomes even more complex when considering the decisions made by the OPEC+ alliance, which extended supply cuts, and the potential export tariffs that Russia may impose. Additionally, U.S. oil production in shale regions is expected to decrease, reaching the lowest level since May 2023.
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