Warren Patterson's Comment & Analysis
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The oil market has had a relatively strong start to the year on the back of a stronger physical market in the Middle East
Energy – Prices Off to a Strong Start
The oil market is off to a strong start...
Oil prices have been better supported recently on the back of reports that the US is potentially looking to impose further sanctions against Russia, which could target oil
Energy – Sanctions Risk
Oil...
The global Crude Oil market is set to return to surplus in 2025 despite OPEC+ extending supply cuts. This surplus should see prices trending lower next year. However, there are risks
2025 oil...
A handful of OPEC+ members decided to extend supply cuts into next year and also slow the pace at which they will bring supply back onto the market. While this move reduces the scale of the surplus...
OPEC+ meet this week to discuss output policy for 2025, which will be important for price direction. Meanwhile, European gas prices moved higher on Friday with concern growing over a...
Oil prices have been somewhat insulated by the growing tension between Russia and Ukraine. However, natural gas prices have been more sensitive to these developments, while gold, as one would expect,...
Brent settled flat yesterday despite rising tension between Russia and Ukraine. Developments related to Iran’s nuclear program likely countered some of the geopolitical risk
Energy – Iran Counters...
European gas prices are trading at their highest levels since November last year on concerns that some Russian pipeline flows could be disrupted soon.
Energy - European Gas Surges, US Gas Falls
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The complex came under pressure on Friday after the market was left disappointed with the Chinese government’s debt package
Energy – European Natural Gas Rallies
Oil prices came under pressure on...
Energy markets are trying to digest what a Trump presidency means for oil and gas prices. While the bulk of Trump’s policies are expected to be bearish for prices, the key upside risk is how the...