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Oil Traders Stay Bearish Despite Deepening Middle East Disruptions

Despite continued hostilities in the Middle East and an expansion of the war to the Red Sea, oil traders have remained largely bearish on the commodity, betting on a quick peace deal—and they might get a nasty shock.

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Oil traders have maintained a bearish outlook on the commodity despite escalating tensions in the Middle East. The recent deepening of hostilities in the region, including an expansion of the conflict to the Red Sea, has not altered the traders' expectations of a swift peace deal. This sentiment is reflected in the current market prices, with Brent crude falling below $80 per barrel and WTI dropping below $75.

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