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Expectations of a second round of talks between the United States and Iran pushed crude prices toward $90 a barrel, while gold prices rose above $4,800 per ounce. At the close of trading on April 14, Brent fell 4.6% to $94.80 per barrel, while U.S. WTI declined 7.8% to $91.20. On April 15, both oils were still easing slightly.
The market retreated as investors priced in the possibility that Iran would resume negotiations with the United States and Israel to end the conflict that has disrupted traffic through the Hormuz Strait, a major shipping route for crude oil and refined products worldwide.
“Perhaps investors are expecting a better outcome,” said John Kilduff, an analyst at Again Capital. Reuters reported on April 14 that U.S. and Iran negotiators could return to Islamabad this week. A U.S. official said the sides continued exchanging to reach a deal, while Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said efforts were ongoing.
Despite the prospect of restored talks easing price pressures, investors are overlooking that oil cargoes are being held up, said Tamas Varga of PVM Oil Associates. He pointed to attacks on energy infrastructure in the Middle East and Iran’s blockade of the Hormuz Strait, which are causing the largest disruption to supply in history.
The IEA said that in March the world lost about 10 million barrels per day. The U.S. military said on April 13 that the blockade of the Hormuz Strait would extend eastward toward the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. Tracking data showed two vessels turning back in the strait as the blockade began. However, three oil-carrying vessels linked to Iran had entered the Gulf and were allowed to continue, as their destinations were not Iranian ports.
Gold prices on April 14 also rose by $100 to $4,839 per ounce. News of a potential second round of talks between the U.S. and Iran helped lift sentiment.
Gold has faced pressure as Middle East tensions have raised inflation, causing central banks to hesitate to cut rates. The high-rate environment is not favorable for the precious metal. Another factor supporting gold was a weaker dollar on April 14, as a softer USD makes gold cheaper for buyers using other currencies.
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