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Oil Prices Rise Amid Weakening Dollar and Escalating Russia-Ukraine Tensions

By RT Staff Reporters · March 25, 2024 · 1 min read

Oil prices saw a notable increase due to a weakening dollar and rising tensions between Russia and Ukraine, underscoring the interconnectedness of global finance and geopolitical instability.

WTI crude for May ascended 1.63% to $81.95 a barrel, and Brent for June went up 1.47% to $86.08, reflecting market sensitivity to supply risks and geopolitical conflicts.

Peter Cardillo of Spartan Capital Securities links the price surge to constrained global supply and the deepening Ukraine-Russia conflict.

This scenario emphasizes how geopolitical tensions can influence global markets, particularly in energy sectors sensitive to supply disruptions.

ISIS, claiming responsibility for an attack in Russia, has added layers of complexity to the geopolitical landscape.

Oil Prices Rise Amid Weakening Dollar and Escalating Russia-Ukraine Tensions. (Photo Internet reproduction)

Recent bombings in Kyiv further highlight the unpredictable nature of such conflicts on global trade and affect market sentiments.

TD Securities’ commentary highlights energy market vulnerabilities and the mismatch between demand sentiment improvement and global macroeconomic trends.

This illustrates the delicate balance between geopolitical events and economic indicators in shaping market outcomes.

The caution around potential declines in WTI and Brent prices signals the market’s responsiveness to both immediate geopolitical events and longer-term economic forecasts.

This situation serves as a reminder of the global economy’s susceptibility to geopolitical shocks.

Indeed, it does highlight the critical role of energy markets in the broader economic ecosystem.

This underscores the need for continuous monitoring of geopolitical developments and their potential impacts on global markets.

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Jul 15, 2026 · 10:45

Brent crude · benchmark

85.47
+0.87%

L 84.54day rangeH 86.53

+24.39% over 12 months

Market breadth · 14 names

57% advancing

8 ▲ advancing6 declining ▼

Currencies, rates & key inputs

Gold

4,064

+0.08%

Silver

58.77

+0.00%

Copper

6.40

+1.15%

Iron ore

161.91

·

WTI crude

80.34

+1.26%

Full instrument board

Instrument	Last	Change	YoY	Prev.	High	Low	Volume
GOLD	4,064	+0.08%	+22.06%	4,061	4,081	4,023	61,867
SILVER	58.77	+0.00%	+55.34%	58.77	59.41	58.12	13,406
BRENT	85.47	+0.87%	+24.39%	84.73	86.53	84.54	23,047
WTI	80.34	+1.26%	+20.78%	79.34	80.93	79.30	82,645
COPPER	6.40	+1.15%	+15.45%	6.33	6.41	6.33	12,906
LITHIUM	71.54	+1.85%	+79.12%	70.24	71.72	71.44	12,108
IRON ORE	161.91	—	+67.78%		161.91	161.91	1
SOY	1,186	-1.80%	+19.15%	1,207	1,199	1,185	23,907
CORN	463.50	+6.86%	+15.51%	433.75	467.00	458.75	46,408
WHEAT	664.75	+5.31%	+23.56%	631.25	669.00	642.75	46,867
COFFEE	334.20	-0.89%	+10.81%	337.20	334.50	321.00	7,932
SUGAR	14.82	-0.40%	-10.51%	14.88	14.99	14.73	14,076
COCOA	5,631	-0.51%	-34.27%	5,660	6,082	5,586	8,666
ORANGE JUICE	140.15	-0.07%	-55.44%	140.25	143.50	139.65	123
COTTON	81.20	+2.01%	+20.82%	79.60	79.67	78.28	7,030
BEEF	227.73	-1.60%	+2.39%	231.43	227.85	227.33	283
CATTLE	349.83	+0.29%	+8.55%	348.80	349.83	349.15	80
USD/BRL	5.07	+0.01%	-9.20%	5.07	5.08	5.06	—

Largest moves today

CORN
463.50
+6.86%

WHEAT
664.75
+5.31%

COTTON
81.20
+2.01%

LITHIUM
71.54
+1.85%

SOY
1,186
-1.80%

BEEF
227.73
-1.60%

WTI
80.34
+1.26%

COPPER
6.40
+1.15%

The session read

The Brent crude rose 0.87%, with breadth positive — 8 of 14 names higher. CORN led, while SOY lagged.

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