Oil Holds Near $100 as Middle East Risk Premium Persists Despite Peace Talks

WTI crude remains near $100, with a volatile week as peace-talk headlines triggered a selloff to $95.25 before buyers recovered losses. The market is caught between geopolitical risk from Middle East tensions and hopes for de-escalation, with neither side gaining control. The persistence of the risk premium suggests the market remains sensitive to conflict headlines.

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