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S04 Ep19 Energy Market Update: Brent retreats after Iran fears ease
3 minutes Posted Feb 2, 2026 at 9:18 am.
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Brent surged above $70/b last week, nearing $72/b, as markets priced in the risk of U.S. military action against Iran. Sentiment has since cooled after confirmation that talks are under way, with prices easing back toward $65/b. While the immediate risk premium has faded, uncertainty around the outcome of negotiations is likely to keep markets on edge.
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