Oil falls for second week despite Houthi attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure

Oil prices declined for a second consecutive week even as Houthi attacks targeted Saudi energy infrastructure. The market appears to be prioritizing supply-demand fundamentals over geopolitical risk, possibly due to ample spare capacity or weak demand. This divergence suggests that geopolitical premiums are fading, which could signal a shift in market sentiment.

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