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  • Brent crude futures are currently trading at around $80 per barrel, having dropped by more than $6 per barrel since the start of July.
  • The market is experiencing high volatility due to concerns over the global economy, including weak economic data from major economies like China and Japan.
  • Despite the drop in prices, ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and OPEC+ production cuts are providing some support to prices.

New York, August 20 (FFN) – Oil prices continue to exhibit significant volatility as global economic concerns weigh heavily on the market. Brent crude, the international benchmark, is trading around $80 per barrel, reflecting a sharp decline of over $6 per barrel since the beginning of July.

The recent slide in prices has been driven by weaker-than-expected economic data from major economies. For instance, China’s oil demand has contracted for the third consecutive month, with industrial output slowing and crude imports reaching their lowest levels since September 2022. Meanwhile, Japan’s interest rate hikes have further fueled concerns about global economic stability, contributing to a broader risk-off sentiment in financial markets.

However, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly around ongoing conflicts and production cuts by OPEC+, have helped to prevent a steeper decline in oil prices. The OPEC+ alliance, which includes major producers like Saudi Arabia and Russia, has reiterated its commitment to maintaining production cuts, which has tightened supply and kept prices from falling further.

In July, global oil inventories decreased by 26.2 million barrels, reversing a four-month trend of inventory builds. This reduction, coupled with peak summer demand, has led to tighter market conditions, which could continue to support prices in the near term.


Key Metrics for Oil Market

MetricDetails
Current Brent Crude Price~$80 per barrel
Price Change Since July-$6 per barrel
Global Oil Demand Growth (2024)Less than 1 million barrels/day
OPEC+ Production CutsOngoing, with potential adjustments
July Global Oil Inventory Change-26.2 million barrels
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