This week, oil markets displayed notable resilience, with prices climbing over 1% despite fluctuating geopolitical tensions. On Tuesday, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) for June delivery surged by 1.78%, closing at $83.36 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Concurrently, Brent crude for July ascended by 1.53%, reaching $87.39 per barrel at the Intercontinental Exchange. […]
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