OIL EXTENDS GAINS AS TRUMP SAYS CEASEFIRE EXTENSION 'UNLIKELY'

Oil prices continued to rise following former President Trump's assertion that a ceasefire extension in the ongoing conflict is "unlikely." This sentiment has heightened concerns over supply disruptions, particularly in regions critical to oil production, thereby influencing the market through increased risk premium. Crude oil futures are most exposed as traders react to geopolitical tensions that could threaten supply chains. Market participants will be particularly attentive to any developments in the conflict or official statements from OPEC regarding production adjustments in response to these geopolitical risks.

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