Crude Oil Surges Amid Geopolitical RiskCrude Oil Surges Amid Geopolitical Risk: Correction or Structural Rally?
Brent crude oil prices surged sharply in response to the U.S. attack on nuclear facilities in Iran, spiking to $80 per barrel in early Monday trading. Although prices later corrected toward $76.71, the threat of a potential blockade of the Strait of Hormuz — through which one-third of the world’s oil supply passes — continues to exert upward pressure on prices.
Since hitting lows near $58 per barrel in May, Brent has climbed more than 36% in just six weeks. Technically, this rally has broken through the key resistance zone around $82, a level that had served as a ceiling multiple times over the past twelve months and coincides with the midpoint of the long-term price range ($68.34–$94.93), which also includes the Point of Control (POC) of the broader value area.
Technical Highlights:
Immediate support zone: $76.50 – $75.20. This is where consolidation could occur if geopolitical tensions temporarily ease.
Next resistance: $81.82 (at the POC) – $83.50, the April 2023 highs and a historically congested area. Beyond that, $85.50 is a key level, being the most frequently traded zone in 2024.
Technical target in the event of a bullish breakout: If Brent breaks above $83.50 with volume, the next projected move could reach the $88–$90 range, where long-term resistances and Fibonacci extensions converge.
Key indicators: The RSI (Relative Strength Index) on the daily chart is in overbought territory (>70), which may prompt consolidation or technical pullbacks, albeit within a strong bullish momentum.
Market Sentiment:
The conflict has significantly boosted crude oil’s appeal as an energy safe haven. This could mark a potential “turning point,” but a swift resolution to the conflict may drive Brent back below $70. Still, any serious disruption to supply — whether from damaged overland exports to China or a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz — could catapult prices well above the previous high of $92.55.
Conclusion:
Brent crude oil currently maintains a bullish trend in both the short and medium term. However, its path remains highly volatile and subject to exogenous factors, including a potential military response from Iran and the diplomatic evolution of the Middle East conflict. A full closure of the Strait of Hormuz would act as the ultimate catalyst for another rally.
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