Crude oil prices rose significantly on Friday as heightened geopolitical tensions and uncertainty surrounding international diplomatic negotiations fueled a risk premium in energy markets.<\/p>\n
According to latest market data, Brent crude futures increased to $72.69 per barrel, a gain of approximately 2.6%. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude climbed to $66.94 per barrel, marking a daily rise of roughly 2.7%.<\/p>\n
Both benchmarks are trading near their highest levels in seven months. Analysts attribute the surge to cautious market sentiment following reports that a major diplomatic delegation departed recent nuclear talks in Geneva dissatisfied with progress. This uncertainty, coupled with the authorisation for non-emergency personnel to depart specific regional missions, has signaled a spike in regional risk. On a weekly basis, Brent is on track for a gain of approximately 1.6%, while WTI is nearing a weekly rise of 1.7%.<\/p>\n
In the metals market, gold extended its rebound for a third consecutive session, pushing back to $5,241 per troy ounce at the time of publishing. The precious metal reached approximately $5,225 earlier today, supported by persistent safe-haven demand. This upward momentum continues to be driven by lingering geopolitical friction and ongoing uncertainty surrounding US trade policy, both of which have kept investors focused on defensive assets.<\/p>\n
The broader market now shifts its attention toward Sunday’s OPEC+ meeting, where member nations will determine future production policies against a backdrop of global supply concerns and continued regional military deployments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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