Group 1 - Hedge funds increased their long positions in crude oil to the highest level since November last year, amid speculation about potential U.S. military action against Venezuela [1][3] - As of the week ending December 30, fund managers raised their net long positions in U.S. benchmark crude by 2,045 contracts to 19,711 contracts, marking the largest increase in two months [1] - Long positions in Brent crude oil by hedge funds reached the highest level in four weeks [1] Group 2 - The U.S. has intensified its pressure on Venezuela's oil exports, raising expectations of further military actions against the country, which is rich in energy resources [3] - Despite Venezuela's oil exports accounting for less than 1% of global crude supply, this revenue is crucial for the Maduro government's finances [3] - The recent arrest of President Maduro by U.S. forces and his subsequent court appearance on drug terrorism charges have added to the geopolitical tensions affecting oil markets [3]
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