Oil Options Show Market Sees Further Gains on Middle East Risks
Careful of soaring oil prices? Goldman Sachs warns: the oil market is completely unprepared for escalation in the Middle East conflict.
Goldman Sachs analyst Lindsay Matcham stated that further escalation of the conflict may have a significant impact on the market, especially if the conflict involves the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which could likely lead to a surge in local oil prices; Goldman Sachs analyst Lina Thomas, in another report, highlighted four short-term positive drivers in the crude oil market - mentioning the Middle East trend.
Negotiations to restart the crisis at the Central Bank of Libya, recent warming in oil prices may return to a downward trend.
The competitors of this OPEC country's government have differences regarding the central bank governor issue; the stalemate has led to a significant decrease in crude oil production, triggering a tense mediation.
Oil: The End of an Era – Rabobank
OPEC is highly bullish on long-term oil demand, while the IEA sings a different tune.
OPEC is highly bullish on long-term oil demand growth. Not everyone agrees.
OPEC's 2024 global oil outlook: bullish on the oil market prospects, no demand peak in the short term.
①OPEC believes that some countries and companies may resist overly aggressive clean energy goals, in addition, some global auto manufacturers have also adjusted their electrification goals, reducing investment in electric vehicles; ②OPEC expects global oil demand to reach 0.1189 billion barrels per day by 2045.
