Today’s markets analysis on behalf of Hassan Fawaz Chairman & Founder of GivTrade
Crude oil futures gained some ground following a drone attack on an oil pipeline station in Russia, which disrupted oil shipments from Kazakhstan. This raised concerns about a decrease in supplies on global markets, providing support to prices. However, the market’s focus remains on the expected increase in output from OPEC+ and Russia, set to begin in April, which is likely to limit substantial upside in prices in the near term. The market could find support if the organization postpones the production increases.
The supply disruption offered short-term support, but broader market sentiment remains cautious. With production increases on the horizon, further price gains may be unlikely. Geopolitical risks, such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the outcome of the peace negotiations, are also key risk factors that may introduce volatility to the oil market. Furthermore, concerns about demand from China could keep the market under pressure.