Brent: Geopolitical tensions push prices higher - Commerzbank

Commerzbank’s FX Research team notes that Brent Oil rose 4% to USD113.17 as attacks on Saudi Arabian infrastructure raised fears of supply disruption. Additional reports of possible renewed US and Israeli strikes on Iran after US mid-term elections added to geopolitical uncertainty. The authors stress that higher Oil prices are complicating the global growth and inflation outlook.

Geopolitics underpin Oil prices

"Oil prices rose sharply as attacks on Saudi Arabian infrastructure heightened concerns over potential supply disruptions. Separately, reports that the US and Israel were considering renewed strikes on Iran after the US mid-term elections added to geopolitical uncertainty, although no such operation has been confirmed."

"Brent crude oil prices rose 4% to USD113.17."

"Higher oil prices and geopolitical uncertainty also complicate the outlook, potentially raising inflation while weighing on consumption."

"The sharp drop in US Treasury yields despite higher oil prices was a notable shift from recent weeks, when rising oil prices had pushed yields higher due to inflation concerns."

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