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Brent Crude Surpasses $90 Amid Escalating US-Iran Conflict

Brent crude futures climbed to $90.79, marking the highest level since June 11, following a 15.9% weekly gain. The rise is attributed to ongoing military actions between the US and Iran, which have intensified shipping disruptions in the region.

Oil prices rise sharply as military actions disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Brent crude futures climbed to $90.79, marking the highest level since June 11, following a 15.9% weekly gain. The rise is attributed to ongoing military actions between the US and Iran, which have intensified shipping disruptions in the region.

Brent crude futures rose approximately 3% to $90.79 on Monday, reaching their highest level since June 11. This increase builds on a significant 15.9% weekly gain from the previous week, the largest since April. Meanwhile, US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude also advanced by over 2.5%, hitting its highest price since June 12 after a 15.5% weekly gain, the largest since early March.

The escalation in oil prices is closely tied to a series of military actions in the Middle East. The US has conducted a ninth consecutive night of strikes against Iranian targets, while Iran has reportedly launched attacks on US allies, including Kuwait and Bahrain. Both nations have increasingly targeted shipping traffic, with the US enforcing a naval blockade on Iranian ports and Iran targeting vessels it claims violate its navigation rules in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil trade.

Recent reports indicate that a vessel was on fire northwest of Oman's Kumzar, highlighting the immediate risks to shipping in the area. According to data from LSEG, only four vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, down from eight the previous day. However, at least three oil product tankers and one Very Large Crude Carrier have entered the strait since Friday to load oil.

Analysts suggest that the coming days will clarify the sustainable level of oil exports from the region amid renewed blockades. Current global inventories are at their tightest in five years, raising concerns about the market's complacency regarding potential disruptions to oil supply. With both the US and Iran showing no signs of de-escalation, traders are increasingly viewing the risk of prolonged supply disruptions as a significant concern.

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NIC · Impact scores

Global: 56 · Market: 55 · Urgency: 43 · Confidence: 90 · Bullish

Themes: inflation, energy

Asset impact

  • Oil — Bullish (67) · Oil leans bullish based on headline/body drivers.
  • US Stocks — Bullish (67) · US Stocks leans bullish based on headline/body drivers.
  • Commodities — Bullish (67) · Commodities leans bullish based on headline/body drivers.
  • Indices — Bullish (67) · Indices leans bullish based on headline/body drivers.

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  • Relative reaction in us_stocks
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