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04 Jun 2026, 12:37 UTC · 2h ago
Shell, BP and other oil giants vulnerable to ceasefire deal, says JPMorgan

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Proactive Investors
04 Jun 2026, 12:37 UTC · 2h ago

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JPMorgan estimates that every additional month the Strait of Hormuz remains closed adds approximately $20 per barrel to year-end Brent forecasts. — This provides a direct, quantifiable catalyst for significant crude price increases based on geopolitical disruption.
+0.80European exploration and production stocks have risen by an average of 53% since the start of 2026, leading JPMorgan to warn that valuations are now more finely balanced. — High valuations limit further upside potential and increase the risk of a correction if growth slows or geopolitical tensions ease.
-0.50Crude and fuel inventories across Asia (excluding China) are currently below five-year averages, potentially keeping prices elevated even after shipping routes reopen. — Tight physical inventories provide a structural floor for prices, reducing the immediate impact of a geopolitical de-escalation.
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Brent crude prices have risen from $91 to $98 per barrel amid intensified geopolitical tensions and stalled ceasefire hopes. — Reflects a current bullish trend in the commodity market, though much of this is already priced into the equities.
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