Crude benchmarks extended their advance on Thursday, with Oil – Brent Crude briefly trading above $71 per barrel and Oil – US Crude moving past $66, marking six‑month highs as traders reassessed geopolitical risk around U.S.–Iran nuclear talks. While negotiations have reportedly yielded agreement on broad “guiding principles,” analysts warn that markets may be underestimating the potential for either progress or breakdown in diplomacy to trigger sharper moves in supply expectations and risk premia.
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Over the past month, Brent has climbed about 8.64%, and its 1‑day technical outlook currently screens as a Buy, suggesting near‑term momentum remains supportive despite rising volatility. WTI has gained roughly 8.24% in the same period, with its short‑term signal also flashing Buy, indicating that technical traders are still favoring upside even as geopolitical developments could quickly alter the risk‑reward balance for crude.
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