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S03 Ep28 Energy Market Update: Brent strengthens amid geopolitical uncertainty and IEA adjustments

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Brent prices strengthened last week despite ongoing geopolitical risks, as the IEA adjusted its 2025 and 2026 demand forecasts and highlighted a surplus in the market. Meanwhile, developments in US trade policy and a shift in Trump's stance on Russia add further complexity to the outlook for oil prices.

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14 Jul English South Africa Business

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