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Oil Prices Head for 4% Weekly Gain as U.S.-Iran Deadlock Drags On

Crude oil prices were on course to add 4% this week, as the United States and Iran indicated they are no closer to a peace deal than they were at the start of the war. At the time of writing, Brent crude was trading at $87.12 per barrel, and West Texas Intermediate was trading…

Crude oil prices were on course to add 4% this week, as the United States and Iran indicated they are no closer to a peace deal than they were at the start of the war. At the time of writing, Brent crude was trading at $87.12 per barrel, and West Texas Intermediate was trading…

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Why it matters

The sustained rise in oil prices due to the ongoing U.S.-Iran deadlock is notable market activity that could influence energy costs and credit conditions in affected sectors, but it does not directly alter monetary policy or systemic credit markets.

Sources

  • OilPrice.com

    Oil Prices Head for 4% Weekly Gain as U.S.-Iran Deadlock Drags On

    Crude oil prices were on course to add 4% this week, as the United States and Iran indicated they are no closer to a peace deal than they were at the start of the war. At the time of writing, Brent crude was trading at $87.12 per barrel, and West Texas Intermediate was trading…