Oil turns higher for the week as investors monitor Russia-Ukraine talks, tariff threats
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Mar 14 2025
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Source: MarketWatch
Oil Price Increase: Oil futures rose on Friday, with Brent crude surpassing $70 a barrel as investors reacted to ongoing discussions regarding the Russia-Ukraine war and concerns over potential economic slowdowns due to trade tensions.
Market Performance: The rise in oil prices helped crude futures recover for the week, with WTI poised to end a series of seven consecutive weekly declines.
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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.
