Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the impact of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East on global oil prices, highlighting the volatility and potential supply disruptions that could arise from the situation, particularly concerning Iran and the Strait of Hormuz [2][3][4]. Group 1: Oil Price Movements - Brent crude oil futures opened on June 16 with a rise of over 7%, reaching $78.32 per barrel, but later fell to $73.3 per barrel, a decrease of 1.2% [2]. - WTI crude oil futures also saw a decline of 1.4%, settling at $71.8 per barrel [2]. - Analysts indicate that the uncertainty surrounding the geopolitical situation could lead to significant price increases if the Strait of Hormuz is closed, with the probability of extreme price spikes rising [2][4]. Group 2: Geopolitical Risks and Supply Concerns - Iran accounts for 4% of global seaborne oil exports and has a production capacity of approximately 4.4 million barrels per day [3]. - Current Iranian oil exports are around 1.5 million barrels per day, primarily to China, showing a recovery from lower levels seen between 2019 and 2022 [3]. - Analysts express concerns that if conflicts escalate to affect oil infrastructure, Iranian oil exports could face interruptions, significantly impacting global oil supply [3][4]. Group 3: Market Reactions and Predictions - Traders are beginning to hedge against potential oil price surges, with significant buying of out-of-the-money call options, particularly for WTI crude oil to reach $85 per barrel by June 25 [4]. - Morgan Stanley analysts have doubled the probability of oil prices spiking to $120-$130 per barrel if Iranian oil supply is disrupted and the Strait of Hormuz is closed [4]. - Some analysts believe that the risk of Iranian supply disruptions is manageable, citing historical precedents where geopolitical tensions had temporary effects on oil prices [5][6]. Group 4: OPEC+ and Global Supply Dynamics - OPEC+ has initiated production increases, with plans to add approximately 1.37 million barrels per day by July, which could mitigate supply concerns [5][6]. - The market is currently oversupplied, and with OPEC+ having around 5 million barrels per day of unused capacity, there is less immediate concern about supply shocks [6]. - Analysts suggest that the oil price may stabilize between $70 and $100 per barrel in the short term, depending on demand and OPEC+ production strategies [6].

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【冠通研究】 原油：继续下跌 制作日期：2025年5月6日 【策略分析】 此前空单部分止盈 欧佩克+产油国从4月起实施逐步放松减产计划，并将5月日均原油供应量提高到41.1万桶，随后 OPEC+补偿性减产规模小幅扩大，可以很大程度覆盖5月份的增产量，但五一节前哈萨克斯坦能源部 长宣称石油产量水平是由国家利益决定的，不是OPEC+，可以看出某些国家的补偿性减产动力不足。 对于OPEC+能否真正进行补偿性减产有待验证。5月3日，欧佩克+宣布，8个参与国将在6月增产41.1万 桶/日。逐步增产可能会被暂停或逆转，具体取决于市场状况。OPEC+增产步伐加快，另外，消息人 士称，欧佩克+可能会在6月批准7月再一次加速增产，幅度为每日41.1万桶。如果配额遵守情况没有 改善，欧佩克+计划到10月逐步取消此前设定的220万桶/日的自愿减产措施。美国原油产量仍在历史 高位附近。加之其他非OPEC+释放产能，原油供给压力较大。需求端，全球贸易战最恐慌时段过去， 美国正在与日韩澳印等国洽谈贸易协议。但也需注意法国财长表示欧美关税谈判距离达成协议还很 远。美国4月消费者信心指数连续第五个月下降，跌至新冠疫情以来的最低水平。全球贸易 ...