The Week Ahead: Geopolitics takes centre stage; OPEC+ increases output

Global: Oil price reaction relatively muted so far. Geopolitical tensions will continue to dominate market sentiment after US and Israeli strikes on various sites in Iran, with Tehran retaliating. The oil price spiked with Brent crude rising to c.USD82.4 p/b earlier this morning, though it has now moderated to c.USD78.3 with indications of Asian buying, including from China.

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