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Oil Poised for Modest Weekly Gain as Russian Supply Risks Remain in Focus
Barrons· 2025-09-19 09:09
Group 1 - Oil prices are on track for a modest weekly gain, with Brent crude down 0.2% to $67.28 per barrel and WTI down 0.4% to $62.99 per barrel, both benchmarks up only 0.5% this week [2][1] - The market sentiment is affected by a firmer U.S. dollar and ongoing uncertainty regarding Western sanctions against Russia [1][2] - Crude oil remains in a narrow trading range since early August, influenced by bearish fundamentals, including OPEC+'s accelerated output return [2]
Top oil analyst Paul Sankey: Actual energy impact has been on Israel, not the Gulf
CNBC Television· 2025-06-20 21:55
Market Outlook & Price Trends - Commodity oil may be topping out at current levels, with a Wall Street view to fade the move [1][2] - The market anticipates a flat futures curve for oil, suggesting a peaking out [9][11] - The oil price implicitly real is really backwardated, if you would deflate it [10] Geopolitical Risks & Supply Disruptions - Potential for conflict involving Iran poses a risk, but Iran has historically been an unreliable oil supplier [2][4] - A missile war against tankers in the Gulf is not off the table, potentially causing a super spike in price [4][5] - Physical outages have impacted Israel, with the Leviathan platform shut down by 2 BCF (billion cubic feet) a day, affecting Egypt's gas supplies [6] Refining & Investment - Volatility in the oil market is not good for equities, making it hard to capitalize on oil price [8][9] - US E&Ps (Exploration and Production companies) cut back CapEx (Capital Expenditures) preemptively with oil in the $60s [12][13] - Oil companies will generate a cash return to shareholders that's undervalued in the market over time [15]
Any stand down pathway in Middle East could swing oil to the downside, says Clearview's Kevin Book
CNBC Television· 2025-06-18 18:10
Geopolitical Risk and Oil Prices - The market is fatigued by geopolitical risks, leading to a weaker price response than expected [2][3] - A major escalation, such as a strike on Iran's nuclear facilities, could spike oil prices by $15 per barrel [8] - A peaceful resolution could lead to a downside correction in prices due to increased supply from OPEC plus [9] - Potential disruptions to energy export targets, like the Kharg Island terminal, could significantly increase prices [10][11] US Oil Market Dynamics - The US consumes over 20 million barrels of oil per day, producing 135 million barrels and importing the rest [4] - Gasoline prices in the US are globally priced and will be affected, with no real insulation from global events [6] - Brent crude is a marker of global risk, while US prices are more localized, potentially widening the spread [5] Sanctions and Iranian Oil Exports - Iran's oil exports have increased from 500,000 barrels per day four years ago to over 15 million barrels per day two years ago, despite sanctions [12] - Sanctions are not static, and oil will find a market, even at a discount [13] - The Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum Act (SHIP Act) aims to tighten sanctions on Iranian oil exports [14]
'Fast Money' traders talk how to invest as tensions in the Middle East ramp up
CNBC Television· 2025-06-17 21:38
Market Impact of Geopolitical Events - Oil price spikes due to geopolitical events are typically short-lived, unless a major disruption like the closure of the Straits of Hormuz occurs [2] - Protracted geopolitical conflicts could lead to lower yields due to a flight to quality and a stronger dollar, but are generally not market-friendly [3] - A "flight to safety" is more accurate than a "flight to quality" in the current environment, with US Treasuries and the US dollar being the beneficiaries [4] - Market participants were previously concerned about a weak dollar and higher 10-year yields [5] Investment Opportunities - Past geopolitical events have often presented buying opportunities, depending on the market discount offered [6] - The current situation is viewed as a potential buying opportunity, barring a major escalation like World War II [6] - Companies involved in drone warfare and arsenal buildup, such as Northrup Grumman (NOC) and Kratos, may present investment opportunities [7][8] - The market dip is considered a buying opportunity [10][11] Market Indicators - The 10-year yield has decreased from 445 basis points to 433 basis points [5] - The VIX is not expected to remain at its current level of 21, and is likely to either increase significantly or gradually decline [10] - The dollar has only increased by a small amount over the last few trading days [5]