Oil Prices Remain Steady Despite Trump's Delay of Iran Attack Plan
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Oil prices continued to remain at high levels on May 18 despite US President Donald Trump stating that he had temporarily cancelled plans to attack Iran scheduled for Wednesday.
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Background and Analysis Scope
- Oil prices continue to rise due to concerns over conflict in the Middle East.
- The analysis scope focuses on the impact of the news on oil prices and related industries.
Impact mechanism
- Expectations of conflict in the Middle East have driven up oil prices, and President Trump's cancellation of the Iran attack plan will help mitigate this risk.
- The level of surprise from the news is low, as information about the Iran attack plan had been previously disclosed.
- Benefiting or Pressured Industry Groups/Stocks:
Benefiting industry group
- Oil extraction and production companies, such as PetroVietnam (POW).
Pressured industry group
- Fuel production and distribution companies, such as PVOIL (POI).
Risks to watch
- Risk of change in President Trump's policy towards Iran.
- Risk of oil price growth due to factors other than the Iran attack plan.
- Short-Term Timeframe:
- The short-term timeframe is 1-2 weeks, during which oil prices may continue to fluctuate strongly due to market and political factors.
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Oil prices continued to hold at high levels on May 18 despite US President Donald Trump announcing that he had temporarily cancelled plans to launch a strike against Iran scheduled for Tuesday.