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Geopolitical instability in Russia and Middle East threatens Brazilian fuel price stability
Valor Econômico·BR · RU · UA·1 day ago
Rising oil prices are sustaining inflationary expectations and supporting the US dollar as geopolitical tensions remain unresolved. The lack of progress in diplomatic negotiations continues to underpin this market correlation, though the sustainability of this trend remains contingent on further conflict developments.
The US and Iran are engaged in direct kinetic exchanges, with the US conducting sustained strikes against Iranian targets and Iran retaliating with missile attacks on US forces. Maritime hostilities persist in the Red Sea despite diplomatic efforts, indicating a disconnect between rhetoric and operational posture. Brent crude prices have surpassed $95, reflecting increased geopolitical risk premiums.