Citi Forecasts Brent Oil Price Drop to $60 Amid Fading Hormuz Tensions

Citi analysts predict that Brent crude oil prices could fall to $60 a barrel by Christmas, attributing the potential decline to a fading shock from the Strait of Hormuz and a possible US-Iran ceasefire.

3 Jul, 07:03 — 3 Jul, 07:16

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Oil prices significantly impact global economies, inflation, and geopolitical stability. A substantial drop to $60 could alleviate inflationary pressures and signal reduced regional conflict, benefiting consumers and energy-importing nations.

Key entitiesCiti Brent Oil United States Iran Strait of Hormuz

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Citi forecasts Brent crude oil prices could fall to $60 per barrel
The price drop is expected by the end of the year
The de-escalation of tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, specifically a US-Iran ceasefire, is the main reason for the forecast

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Citi forecasts Brent oil prices to drop to $60 per barrel by year-end.

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The reason for the forecast drop is a ceasefire between the US and Iran.

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Both the US and Iran have good reason to maintain the ceasefire.

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bloombergHigh53d ago

Citi Says Oil May Slump to $60 as the Hormuz Shock Fades Away - Bloomberg.com

Citi Says Oil May Slump to $60 as the Hormuz Shock Fades Away Bloomberg.com

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FTVery High53d ago

Brent to slide as low as $60 a barrel by Christmas, forecasts Citi

Both US and Iran have good reason to maintain ceasefire, bank’s analysts say

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First report: FT · 3 Jul, 07:03|Full coverage: 3 · 9h|Window: 9h

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FT3 Jul, 07:03First to report

Brent to slide as low as $60 a barrel by Christmas, forecasts Citi

bloomberg3 Jul, 07:16

Citi Says Oil May Slump to $60 as the Hormuz Shock Fades Away - Bloomberg.com

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newsbeast3 Jul, 15:54Latest update

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Citi Forecasts Brent Oil Price Drop to $60 Amid Fading Hormuz Tensions

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Citi Says Oil May Slump to $60 as the Hormuz Shock Fades Away - Bloomberg.com

Brent to slide as low as $60 a barrel by Christmas, forecasts Citi

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Brent to slide as low as $60 a barrel by Christmas, forecasts Citi

Citi Says Oil May Slump to $60 as the Hormuz Shock Fades Away - Bloomberg.com

Η εκεχειρία ΗΠΑ – Ιράν θα ρίξει την τιμή του μπρεντ έως τα 60 δολάρια το βαρέλι

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