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Macro Voices
MacroVoices #424 Rory Johnston: Crude Oil Update: Fundamentals, Geopolitical Risks, and SPR
Apr 18, 2024
01:04:46
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Commodity Context Founder Rory Johnston discusses crude oil fundamentals, geopolitical risks, and the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Topics include Saudi Arabia's oil production stance, US-Israel-Iran dynamics, Ukraine-Russia conflicts, market analysis predictions, financial indicators like the US Dollar and gold prices.
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- Crude oil market sees tightening from declining inventories and cautious stance due to speculation-driven prices.
- OPEC's substantial production cuts support high prices at $90 per barrel or above, balancing market dynamics and spare capacity.
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Market Dynamics and Bullish Outlook for Crude Oil
Despite the bullish first half of the year with crude oil prices rising, the market has witnessed a tightening due to declines in inventories. Factors like improved demand outlook and expectation of OPEC maintaining cuts to defend higher prices have further tightened the market. However, there is a cautious stance as the market is seen as fundamentally supported but driven by speculation. The risk of a sudden pullback in prices remains as speculative trading may lead to profit-taking.
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