The Commodities Feed: Oil Drops as Hopes for Persian Gulf Resolution Grow

Oil prices dropped over 5% as reports of a potential US-Iran resolution emerged, despite EIA data showing a record 17.78m barrel draw in US inventories. Meanwhile, global aluminium output fell in April, particularly in the Middle East due to regional hostilities.

Key Takeaways

• 1.Oil prices (ICE Brent) dropped 5.6% on speculation of a US-Iran agreement that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
• 2.US crude inventories fell by a record 17.78m barrels, reflecting extreme tightening despite the price sell-off.
• 3.Global primary aluminium production declined in April, with a sharp 29% MoM drop in the Gulf region due to conflict.

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• Energy- - Hopes build once again in energy markets
• Metals – Global aluminium output declines
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