Core Viewpoint - Oil prices are expected to experience their first consecutive two-week decline of the year due to traders weighing multiple factors including potential supply increases from OPEC+, progress in US-Iran nuclear negotiations, and overall market weakness earlier in the week [1][3]. Group 1: Oil Price Trends - Global benchmark Brent crude oil fell approximately 0.5% this week and remained stable on Friday [4]. - The decline is projected to end the long-term upward trend in oil prices that began in early 2026, which was primarily supported by recurring geopolitical tensions such as the US-Iran standoff [6]. Group 2: Supply and Demand Dynamics - Participants at an energy conference in London indicated that global oil supply is expected to exceed demand this year, potentially leading to an increase in inventories in the Atlantic Basin, the core pricing region for global oil [6]. - Despite the anticipated supply surplus, the impact on the market has been limited so far due to the backlog of sanctioned oil and supply disruptions in multiple countries [6]. Group 3: Geopolitical Factors - Traders are closely monitoring the progress of US-Iran negotiations and efforts to achieve a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine conflict [6]. - US President Trump stated that the US-Iran negotiations could last up to a month, reducing the likelihood of immediate military action that could disrupt oil supplies [6].
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Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-02-13 14:21