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Abstract:According to the report, Oil prices were mixed on Friday, with concerns over potential supply risks resurfacing following accusations from both Israel and Hezbollah regarding violations of their ceasefire. Investors are also awaiting a decision on OPEC+ output policy, as a delay to the group’s meeting adds uncertainty to the market.
According to the report, Oil prices were mixed on Friday, with concerns over potential supply risks resurfacing following accusations from both Israel and Hezbollah regarding violations of their ceasefire. Investors are also awaiting a decision on OPEC+ output policy, as a delay to the groups meeting adds uncertainty to the market.
By 02:32 GMT, Brent crude futures had dropped 7 cents, or 0.1%, to $73.21 per barrel. In contrast, U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rose by 38 cents, or 0.55%, to $69.10 compared to Wednesdays close.
Market trading was subdued due to the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, which resulted in the closure of U.S. financial markets.
On Thursday, Israel and Hezbollah exchanged accusations over alleged violations of their ceasefire, which had come into effect the day before. Initially, the ceasefire had appeared to alleviate fears of broader conflict and potential disruptions to oil supplies in the region. Despite these tensions, oil flows from the Middle East have remained largely unaffected by the ongoing conflicts between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, as well as Hamas in Gaza.
Meanwhile, Russia launched a second attack this month on Ukrainian energy facilities, raising concerns over the risk of retaliatory actions that could impact Russian oil supplies. ANZ analysts noted that the escalating situation could disrupt oil production in the region.
Adding to the uncertainty, OPEC+—the coalition of OPEC members and their allies, including Russia—delayed its upcoming policy meeting to December 5th from the previously scheduled December 1st to avoid a conflict with another major event. Market expectations are that OPEC+ will extend its production cuts during the meeting.
In Iran, the country informed the United Nations nuclear watchdog of plans to install more than 6,000 additional uranium-enriching centrifuges at its nuclear facilities. Goldman Sachs analysts warned that if Western powers ramp up sanctions enforcement on Iranian oil exports, the country could see a reduction in crude oil production by up to 1 million barrels per day in the first half of next year.
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