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Hedge funds have increased their bullish sentiment on Brent oil, driven by concerns over unrest in Iran, a major oil-producing country.

Oil prices have declined by over 3% as concerns about potential US action in Iran have eased, leading to a return of oversupply fears.

The US oil price has reached a 15-month low compared to the global Brent benchmark due to regional supply shifts and geopolitical tensions.

Oil prices have rebounded sharply due to geopolitical risk, with call options trading increasing as market participants bet on potential chaos, driven by Iran protests and US President Trump's possible strikes on Tehran.

Iran protests and tempered Venezuela expectations have lifted Brent oil prices to $63 a barrel, putting potential supply disruptions back on the agenda and adding to the bullish start of 2026.

Oil prices are expected to continue falling, potentially reaching $50 per barrel by June 2026, due to increased production and ample supply.

Oil prices declined due to expectations of increased Venezuelan crude output, fueled by potential easing of US sanctions, amid an already well-supplied global market.

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Asian markets started the year with a strong advance, driven by enthusiasm for AI and tech shares, while Brent crude prices rebounded after an initial decline following the US move to oust Venezuela's president.

Viasat stock has been upgraded by Raymond James analyst Brent Penter from Hold to Buy, indicating potential for further growth.

Oil prices are expected to decline further due to concerns about supply overhang, despite a slight increase from Thursday's levels.

Morgan Stanley increased its Brent crude oil price forecast for 2026 to $60 per barrel, up from $57.50, after OPEC+'s decision to pause production increases in early 2025.