{"id":45684,"date":"2025-01-20T13:50:59","date_gmt":"2025-01-20T13:50:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/what-the-oil-market-can-expect-from-trumps-inauguration-day\/"},"modified":"2025-01-20T13:50:59","modified_gmt":"2025-01-20T13:50:59","slug":"what-the-oil-market-can-expect-from-trumps-inauguration-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/what-the-oil-market-can-expect-from-trumps-inauguration-day\/","title":{"rendered":"What the oil market can expect from Trump\u2019s inauguration day?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>(Originally posted on : Invezz )<\/b><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>Oil prices drifted lower on Monday as market participants waited to see how the US President-elect Donald Trump positions himself on sanctions against Russia and Iran.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Oil prices were slightly lower ahead of Trump\u2019s inauguration later on Monday. <\/p>\n<p>Traders anticipate policy changes regarding oil and gas production in the US, and Trump\u2019s stance on the Russia-Ukraine war.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOf more interest to oil market participants is how the US President will position himself on sanctions against Russia and Iran,\u201d Barbara Lambrecht, commodity analyst at Commerzbank AG, said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Biden administration&#8217;s decision to tighten sanctions against Russia, implemented shortly before the transition of power, has sent shockwaves through the global oil market.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This policy shift has resulted in a substantial increase in the price of Brent crude oil, a benchmark for global oil prices. Prices had hit a five-month high last week as less oil was available from Russia.<\/p>\n<p>The sanctions, aimed at curtailing Russia&#8217;s economic and political influence, have inadvertently disrupted the delicate balance of supply and demand in the energy sector.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trump may ease sanctions against Russia<\/h2>\n<p>Russia, a major oil producer, plays a pivotal role in meeting the global energy needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The restrictions imposed by the sanctions have created uncertainty and apprehension among market participants, leading to a surge in oil prices.<\/p>\n<p>This price spike has far-reaching implications for the global economy, as higher energy costs can fuel inflation, hamper economic growth, and increase the cost of living for consumers.<\/p>\n<p>Warren Patterson, head of commodities strategy at ING Group, said in a note:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote inv-component-break-container is-layout-flow wp-block-quote inv-component-break-container-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>There is a fair amount of uncertainty across markets coming into this week given the inauguration of President Trump and the raft of executive orders he reportedly is planning to sign.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Some experts believe that oil prices were lower on Monday as traders expected Trump to ease some energy-related sanctions against Russia in exchange for an end to the war in Ukraine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Commerzbank\u2019s Lambrecht echoed the same tone as she expects Trump may use the sanctions against Russia\u2019s oil exports as a \u201cbargaining chip\u201d to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sanctions against Iran<\/h2>\n<p>In addition, the Biden administration had also imposed sanctions on Iran\u2019s oil exports in the middle of December.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), this jeopardizes the export of around 500 thousand barrels per day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe big question now is whether incoming US President Trump will tighten the sanctions against Iran further, as he did in his first term in office,\u201d Lambrecht said.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote inv-component-break-container is-layout-flow wp-block-quote inv-component-break-container-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>If tougher action against Iran becomes likely, oil prices could jump further in the current tense situation.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Iran currently produces about 3.3 million barrels per day of crude oil, according to data from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, derivatives data showed that speculators increased their net long positions in Brent crude contracts. <\/p>\n<p>According to ING, this reflects supply concerns among investors, following the sanctions against Russia and Iran.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other decisions<\/h2>\n<p>Trump, who is set to be inaugurated for his second term as President of the US later today, is widely anticipated to introduce a series of policy changes in the initial hours of his new administration.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>These changes are expected to include lifting the moratorium on US liquefied natural gas (LNG) export licenses. <\/p>\n<p>This move is part of a broader economic strategy aimed at bolstering the American economy.<\/p>\n<p>The decision to remove restrictions on LNG export licenses could have significant implications for the US energy sector.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It could potentially lead to increased LNG exports, which could benefit US LNG producers and create jobs in the energy industry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Trump could also approve drilling for oil on US federal lands and waters after taking oath later today.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Today\u2019s price movement in the oil market indicated the black liquid\u2019s vulnerability to the downside.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Even after enjoying a sustainable rally since the start of this year, the market remains vulnerable to geopolitical developments and uncertainties over supply.<\/p>\n<p>David Morrison, senior market analyst at Trade Nation said:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote inv-component-break-container is-layout-flow wp-block-quote inv-component-break-container-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The first big test could come later this evening when President Trump signs his first batch of executive orders.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\u201cThere could be some volatility should Trump announce anything to encourage the domestic oil industry to increase production.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>At the time of writing, the price of West Texas Intermediate crude was at $77.49 per barrel, largely flat. <\/p>\n<p>Brent crude oil on the Intercontinental Exchange was also flat at $80.83 a barrel.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/invezz.com\/news\/2025\/01\/20\/what-the-oil-market-can-expect-from-trumps-inauguration-day\/\">What the oil market can expect from Trump&#8217;s inauguration day?<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/invezz.com\/\">Invezz<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/invezz.com\/news\/2025\/01\/20\/what-the-oil-market-can-expect-from-trumps-inauguration-day\/\">Source link <\/a><br \/>\n<br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Originally posted on : Invezz ) Oil prices drifted lower on Monday as market participants waited to see how the US President-elect Donald Trump positions himself on sanctions against Russia and Iran.&nbsp; Oil prices were slightly lower ahead of Trump\u2019s inauguration later on Monday. 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