The Iranian situation is increasing the geopolitical risk premium that the market builds into the price of oil. |
The market has been responding to the uncertain political situation -- Iran, Nigeria and intensifying military activity in Iraq . |
The period of forecasted warm weather in the United States has been extended to the first four weeks of the new year. This has driven the price of all energy commodities down. |
The reason for the rise is the increase in the geo-political risk premium because of the situation in Iran. |
The release will definitely be sufficient. Extra supply from government sources means I'm bearish about crude oil prices this week. |
The release will definitely be sufficient. Extra supply from government sources means I'm bearish about crude oil prices this week. |
The report was a big surprise. Crude oil seems very ample. |
The risk premium on oil prices will continue to remain strong as long as supply flow problems, as in the case of Iraq, exist. |
The seasonal effect of cold weather, stronger demand for heating oil, will pull higher the whole energy complex higher. |
The situation between Russia and Ukraine is a rather (supportive) factor for oil ... as the potential for (gas) supply disruption in Europe is having a correlating effect on other energy commodities including oil. |
The situation in Nigeria is likely to remain volatile for some time. Prices should rise because of disruptions in supply. |
The use of heating oil is 17 pct down in the Northeast (US) ... this would mean less demand and a downward push on prices. |
There are indications that OPEC will not cut output. |
This being the last day of the week I expected prices to come down on profit-taking. |
Typically second quarter demand for crude usually declines so if OPEC doesn't cut supplies, it will add to the already bearish fundamentals. |