Oil prices rise on signs of easing tensions between the US and China

Oil prices have risen, driven by signals of a possible easing of trade tensions between the United States and China, as well as an improvement in the geopolitical situation in the Middle East.

Recently, the oil market has experienced significant volatility, caused by tensions between the two largest economies in the world, the US and China, which are also the biggest consumers of the commodity. The escalating trade dispute negatively affected global energy demand, resulting in falling prices. However, recent statements by US President Donald Trump expressing willingness to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping contributed to an approximate 2% increase in oil prices. The Brent crude contract jumped 1.8% to $63.80 per barrel, while US WTI crude gained 2.0%, breaking above $60 per barrel.

Additionally, the situation in the Middle East has begun to stabilize. President Trump's visit to Israel took on particular significance in light of the recent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. Trump announced the end of the fighting and promised to organize a peace summit in Egypt aimed at permanently ending the conflict in the Gaza Strip. This calming of tensions has eased concerns about the stability of oil supplies from this important region, which had recently been causing significant unrest in the energy commodity markets.

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Despite the temporary easing, investors remain vigilant and closely monitor the further development of events both on the trade front between the US and China and in the Middle East. Both factors will play a key role in shaping future oil price movements and the dynamics of the global energy market.