Oil Prices Increase Due to Potential Position Changes
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Nov 14 2025
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Source: WSJ
Oil Price Movement: Oil prices have risen in the Asian session, with WTI crude futures up 1.2% at $59.37/bbl and Brent crude futures also up 1.2% at $63.74/bbl.
OPEC Outlook: The latest OPEC outlook suggests that global supply and demand will be roughly balanced by 2026, influencing market dynamics.
Market Sentiment: The direction of oil prices is expected to be more closely linked to macroeconomic sentiment rather than supply shocks in the near term.
Production Trends: Persistent strength in non-OPEC production is anticipated to keep crude oil prices within a certain range moving forward.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
