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Oil Awaits a Catalyst as Brent Treads Water
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Why This Matters
Oil prices remain stagnant due to ongoing tensions in Russia-Ukraine and Venezuela, but an upcoming OPEC+ meeting may provide a catalyst for change.
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Sentiment
Neutral
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65%
Time Horizon
Short Term
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Another setback in Russia–Ukraine peace talks and persistent tensions around Venezuela failed to jolt oil markets out of their New Year’s lull. 02 January, 2026 Another round of failed Russia-Ukraine peace talks and continued tensions around Venezuela have failed to wake oil prices from their New Year’s slumber, with ICE Brent staying put around the $60 per barrel mark on the first trading day of 2026. Whilst unlikely, the upcoming OPEC+ meeting on Sunday could provide some excitement as Saudi Arabia and the UAE continue to fight…
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