BRENT CRUDE FUTURES CLIMB $1.08, OR 0.98%, TO $111.48 PER BARREL FOLLOWING IRAN'S THREAT OF FURTHER STRIKES.

Brent crude futures rose by $1.08, or 0.98%, reaching $111.48 per barrel after Iran issued threats of further military strikes, which raised concerns over potential supply disruptions. This geopolitical tension is influencing market sentiment, leading to increased risk premium in oil prices as traders assess the likelihood of conflict affecting oil supply routes. The crude oil market is particularly sensitive to such developments, with Brent being the most exposed due to its benchmark status in global oil pricing. Traders will be closely watching any official responses from Iran or the U.S. that could escalate or de-escalate the situation, as well as upcoming inventory data from the American Petroleum Institute (API) for further insights into supply dynamics.

Brent crude is the international oil benchmark, priced in the North Sea. Unlike WTI it reflects global supply/demand — Middle East geopolitics, OPEC+ cuts, Russian export sanctions, and Asian refinery demand all drive Brent intraday.

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