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Macquarie Sees Oil Surplus Risk on US-Iran Deal Before Midterms

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Macquarie Ltd analysts predicted that oil markets could return to oversupply before the end of the year, citing pressure on Washington to resolve the Iran conflict ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. The statement highlights potential shifts in oil supply dynamics due to geopolitical developments.

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Oil markets could tilt back into oversupply before the end of the year.

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There are fewer than 100 days until the midterm elections.

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Oil markets could tilt back into oversupply before the end of the year.

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  • Oil markets could tilt back into oversupply before the end of the year.
  • Surplus risk is tied to a potential US-Iran deal.

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Oil markets could tilt back into oversupply before the end of the year as Washington faces pressure to end the Iran conflict with fewer than 100 days until the midterm elections, analysts from Macquarie Ltd said.

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Oil markets could tilt back into oversupply before the end of the year.

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Washington faces mounting pressure to end the Iran conflict.

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There are fewer than 100 days until the midterm elections.

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