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Geopolitical Rollercoaster

See all the updates across the barrel, as well as six contracts to watch.
Published: February 4, 2026
Written by:
Vincent Wu

Vincent Wu

Research Associate, Flux
Vincent Wu
,
Martha Dowding

Martha Dowding

Research Associate, Flux
Martha Dowding
,
Donna Dong

Donna Dong

Research Analyst, Flux
Donna Dong
and
Mita Chaturvedi

Mita Chaturvedi

Research Associate, Flux
Mita Chaturvedi
Reviewed by:
Giovanni Simonetti

Giovanni Simonetti

Junior Data Analyst, Flux
Giovanni Simonetti
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