How Oil Markets Reacted After Wagner Group Attempted Coup Against Vladimir Putin In Russia
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Oil prices rose during Monday's Asian trading session following the attempted coup against Russian President Vladimir Putin. West Texas Intermediate and Brent futures increased, while concerns about a global slowdown and potential rate hikes remain. The United States Brent Oil Fund LP (BNO) and the Vanguard Energy Index Fund ETF (VDE) experienced declines on Friday.

June 26, 2023 | 2:01 am
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The United States Brent Oil Fund LP (BNO) closed 0.16% lower on Friday amid concerns about the attempted coup against Putin and potential rate hikes.
The attempted coup against Putin has led to increased oil prices, which could have a short-term impact on BNO. However, concerns about a global slowdown and potential rate hikes may counteract any upward price pressure, resulting in a neutral short-term impact.
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IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
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The Vanguard Energy Index Fund ETF (VDE) shed 0.88% on Friday due to concerns about the attempted coup against Putin and potential rate hikes.
The attempted coup against Putin has led to increased oil prices, which could have a short-term impact on VDE. However, concerns about a global slowdown and potential rate hikes may counteract any upward price pressure, resulting in a neutral short-term impact.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80