Venezuela Oil Minister Says US Sanctions Won't Have Impact
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Venezuela's Oil Minister has stated that US sanctions will not have an impact on the country's oil industry, according to Bloomberg. This statement comes amid ongoing tensions between Venezuela and the United States, with the US imposing sanctions as a means to pressure Venezuela on various fronts, including its oil exports.
April 17, 2024 | 8:16 pm
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The statement from Venezuela's Oil Minister may influence perceptions of oil supply stability, potentially impacting BNO's performance.
Given BNO tracks Brent crude prices, any perceived impact on global oil supply stability, even indirectly through geopolitical tensions, can influence its performance. However, the direct impact may be limited as the market has likely already priced in ongoing issues with Venezuela.
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US sanctions on Venezuela and the latter's dismissal of their impact could lead to volatility in USO, which tracks West Texas Intermediate crude.
USO, which tracks West Texas Intermediate crude, could see volatility due to the geopolitical tensions between the US and Venezuela affecting perceptions of oil supply. However, the direct impact might be moderated by the market's anticipation of such events.
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