原油：油价收复前日部分失地 周末前交易员对伊朗风险仍存警惕

Group 1 - Oil prices ended a volatile week with a slight increase, as traders assessed tensions in Iran and broader market sentiment [1][5] - WTI futures for February delivery rose by 0.4%, settling at $59.44 per barrel, after experiencing a significant drop of 4.6% on Thursday, marking the largest decline since June [1][5] - Brent futures for March delivery increased by 0.6%, with a settlement price of $64.13 per barrel [2][6] Group 2 - President Trump expressed respect for Iran's decision to cancel the execution of protesters, which lowered market expectations for an immediate U.S. response to the violent protests in Iran [2][6] - The U.S. is strengthening its military presence in the Middle East, with at least one aircraft carrier heading to the region and additional military assets expected to be deployed in the coming days and weeks [2][6] Group 3 - Traders typically hedge bearish bets before weekends during periods of heightened geopolitical risk [3][7] - Warren Patterson, head of commodity strategy at ING, noted that while the risk of immediate U.S. intervention in Iran has diminished, it still exists, which may keep the market alert in the short term [3][7] - If the U.S. does not respond promptly, the risk premium may dissipate, leading to a more bearish fundamental outlook [3][7] Group 4 - Uncertainty regarding the prospects for a ceasefire between the U.S. and Ukraine will pose a significant challenge for oil prices [4][8]