Oil Prices Eye Thursday's U.S.-Iran Talks and Upcoming OPEC+ Meeting

Global oil prices held steady near seven-month highs as market participants shifted focus toward pivotal events scheduled for this week. U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations are specifically expected to take place this Thursday, potentially impacting global supply if sanctions are eased. Additionally, the upcoming OPEC+ meeting this week has emerged as a critical catalyst for determining future production levels and price direction. These developments occur against a backdrop of persistent Middle East tensions, which continue to support a geopolitical risk premium in energy markets. Analysts suggest that the prospect of Iranian crude returning to the market, combined with upcoming OPEC+ policy decisions, may cap further price gains. Both Brent and WTI benchmarks remain sensitive to these upcoming announcements as traders evaluate shifts in international supply dynamics and trade strategies.