Oil Prices Slide 17 Percent as War Premium Fades but Risks Remain
Crude oil prices dropped sharply as geopolitical risk premium unwinds, with markets reacting to easing Middle East tensions and shifting supply expectations. Razan Hilal, Market Analyst at FOREX.com, breaks down the key technical levels now driving crude oil, including critical support zones and upside scenarios tied to renewed conflict escalation.
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Crude oil prices dropped sharply as geopolitical risk premium unwinds, with markets reacting to easing Middle East tensions and shifting supply expectations. Razan Hilal, Market Analyst at FOREX.com, breaks down the key technical levels now driving crude oil, including critical support zones and upside scenarios tied to renewed conflict escalation.
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