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Commodities Weekly: Oil prices fall sharply, platinum to follow suit

The risk premium in oil markets has largely subsided after the ceasefire between Israel and Iran, leaving bearish fundamentals in the driver’s seat. Meanwhile, a surge in speculative activity appears to have lifted platinum prices beyond levels justified by fundamentals.

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