Oil price prediction: charts get a boost from the demand and supply side
Oil prices get a boost from the demand and potentially the supply side, if the EU can ratify an embargo on Russian oil.
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Russell holds an Honours Degree in Economics from the University of South Africa, is a certified FMVA®, and a full member of the Society of Technical Analysts (UK). With over 20 years of experience in financial markets, his work is renowned for its clarity, precision, and strategic value across asset classes.
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Oil prices get a boost from the demand and potentially the supply side, if the EU can ratify an embargo on Russian oil.
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