Reflecting the global event pulse, oil markets demonstrated resilience last Wednesday. After a brief dip, prices surged, responding to Middle East geopolitical tensions. The standoff between Israel and Iran, particularly following airstrikes in Syria, intensified these concerns. This tension contributed to an upward trend in oil prices, despite a surprising increase in U.S. oil reserves. […]
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