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Group 1 - Oil prices experienced a decline for the first time in three days after Iran confirmed negotiations with the United States, alleviating immediate risks of military conflict and supply disruptions among OPEC oil-producing countries [1][4] - West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil fell to around $63 per barrel, following a cumulative increase of 4.8% over the previous two trading days; Brent crude prices dropped below $68 per barrel [1][4] - The upcoming U.S.-Iran negotiations, set to take place in Oman, are marked by significant differences in parameters, leaving uncertainty about whether the parties can bridge these gaps amid escalating tensions in a region that supplies about one-third of the world's oil [1][4] Group 2 - Shell's CEO Wael Sawan noted the presence of a supply surplus, which is counterbalanced by significant geopolitical uncertainties, contributing to a risk premium in oil prices [1][4] - Increased volatility has also raised other market indicators, with the premium between call and put options for WTI reaching its highest level since 2022, indicating that traders are hedging against potential price surges [1][4] - A large exchange-traded product saw its highest inflow of funds since 2020 earlier this week, reflecting heightened market activity [1][4]