The U.S. will allow sanctions waivers for certain Iranian and Russian crude shipments to lapse, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, signaling a tougher stance on oil trade flows that circumvent restrictions. The shift could tighten seaborne supplies and introduce higher volatility for global benchmarks such as Oil – Brent Crude, particularly if alternative barrels fail to fill the gap.
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Over the past month, Brent has fallen about 6.37%, reflecting concerns over demand and a recalibration of geopolitical risk premiums before this latest policy move. The 1-day technical setup for the benchmark is currently rated as a cautious Hold, suggesting traders are waiting for clarity on how the end of waivers will impact physical balances and price direction.
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