Crude oil prices rose in the Asian session, with Brent futures at $77.32 and WTI at $74.61, marking their highest levels since mid-October. This increase is driven by concerns over supply disruptions from geopolitical tensions, particularly regarding Iran and Russia, and rising winter energy demands. The Biden administration plans to impose sanctions on Russian oil exports, while Trump's incoming administration may restrict Iranian oil exports. Additionally, US oil inventory may have decreased, indicating rising energy demand. However, analysts caution about a potential technical correction due to over-bought signals in the market. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)