China has criticized the United States for seizing foreign vessels in international waters, arguing the actions breach international law and lack United Nations Security Council approval, according to comments from Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning. The dispute underscores rising geopolitical friction that could influence sentiment in the global crude market, including Oil – Brent Crude, as investors weigh potential implications for maritime security, energy trade routes, and enforcement of sanctions regimes.
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Over the past month, Brent prices have declined about 3.4%, reflecting a combination of macroeconomic concerns and ongoing uncertainty around demand despite persistent geopolitical risks. From a technical perspective, Brent’s short-term setup currently points to a Sell signal on the 1-day timeframe, suggesting weakening near-term momentum even as traders remain alert to any further escalation in U.S.-China tensions that could disrupt crude supply chains or shipping costs. Investors can explore more updates, prices, and analysis across global markets at Commodities.