Oil volatility persists amid diplomacy and supply debate

Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 11:00 UTC+01:00 (+0100), N/A, N/A

News category : Commodity and Currency Events

On November 29 oil markets exhibited choppy patterns as traders balanced reports of exploratory diplomatic contacts related to the Ukraine conflict against ongoing discussions within OPEC+ about production settings. The potential for diplomatic progress influenced medium-term risk premia tied to sanctioned flows, while producer rhetoric about maintaining or adjusting quotas set the near-term supply backdrop. The combination sustained elevated option-implied volatility and prompted quick rebalancing by energy funds and corporates exposed to fuel input costs.

Overall market impact

Mild mixed market impact - strength score : 74/100

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Impacted instruments :

Brent futures

WTI futures

Energy equities

Oil-exporter FX

Commodity options

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