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The week of Nov. 10 saw extreme price volatility in crude oil futures, dominated by two major forces: a fundamental market shift confirmed by OPEC's acknowledgment of a supply surplus, and a sharp increase in geopolitical risk due to intensifying US sanctions on Russian energy companies and subsequent attacks on Russian oil infrastructure.

During the week that just passed, the futures market was dominated by a sharp downturn in prices, largely fueled by prevailing concerns of a global supply glut.

The week of Oct. 27 saw crude oil prices whipsaw as the market digested the potential impact of new US sanctions on major Russian oil producers against a backdrop of mounting global oversupply concerns and progress in US-China trade negotiations.

The oil market experienced significant volatility during the week, initially weighed down by mounting signs of a global supply surplus before staging a dramatic rebound triggered by fresh US sanctions on major Russian producers.

The week was characterized by significant volatility in the oil market, as escalating trade tensions between the US and China clashed with signs of a rapidly developing global supply surplus.

Oil prices experienced significant volatility throughout the week of Oct. 6, 2025, as market sentiment was swayed by the modest production hike from OPEC+, concerns over a looming global supply surplus, and shifting geopolitical tensions.

Global oil prices experienced their steepest weekly decline since June as the looming prospect of accelerated OPEC+ supply increases, coupled with swelling US crude inventories and weakened demand, created a heavily bearish market environment.

The week of Sep. 22–26, 2025, was marked by significant volatility in global oil markets, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions and shifting supply dynamics.

The week of Sep 8, in the oil market was characterized by a delicate balance between bullish geopolitical risks and bearish supply fundamentals.

The oil market experienced a tumultuous week as traders grappled with conflicting signals from global economic data and geopolitical events.