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| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.30 | +0.35 | -0.18 | +0.25 | +0.25 | +0.30 | +0.30 | +0.30 | +0.30 | +0.30 | +0.35 | -0.36 |
Energy sector sentiment is positive this month, driven by rising oil prices amid tightening supply from OPEC output cuts and stronger seasonal demand due to cold winter weather. These factors have reinforced market confidence in near-term price support, underpinning the bullish read. The broader macro backdrop of volatile global energy demand adds context but does not overshadow the sector-specific supply-demand dynamics.
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Oil prices dropped sharply after President George W. Bush issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Saddam Hussein, reducing market uncertainty about an imminent Iraq invasion. With expectations of a swift conflict and minimal disruption to Middle East oil supplies, U.S. and Brent crude fell to six-week lows, reflecting investor confidence in stable post-war supply despite short-term regional output risks.