Brent gains as geopolitical tensions intensify - Commerzbank

Brent Oil gained 4% to USD113.17 after attacks on Saudi Arabian infrastructure fuelled concerns about supply disruption, Commerzbank’s FX Research team notes. Geopolitical uncertainty increased further following reports of possible renewed US and Israeli strikes on Iran after the US mid-term elections. Higher oil prices are making the outlook for global growth and inflation more difficult, the authors emphasise.

Oil prices gain support from geopolitical tensions

"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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