Oil steadies after Trump signals restraint on Iran, Hormuz risks persist
The Daily Star (Economy) · ৯ নভে, ২০২৬
Brent inched up 3 cents to $98.35 a barrel
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- Oil prices were steady on Monday after US President Donald Trump downplayed the likelihood of new strikes on Iran, though attacks on ships near the Strait of Hormuz kept supply concerns in focus.
- Brent fell 16 percent last week, the steepest weekly drop since the start of the COVID pandemic.
- Trump said on Sunday he was highly unlikely to order fresh attacks on Iran as long as talks to end the conflict progress, even as both countries reported that shipping had been hit in or near the Strait of Hormuz.
বিসিএস ও ভর্তি পরীক্ষা তথ্য ছক (Exam Fact Sheet)
হাই-ইল্ড ডেটাপ্রিলিমিনারি নৈর্ব্যক্তিক ও লিখিত রচনায় কোটেশনযোগ্য সুনির্দিষ্ট পরিসংখ্যান
| ধরন | তথ্য | প্রতিবেদনের যে বাক্য থেকে নেওয়া |
|---|---|---|
Figure | $98.35 | “Brent inched up 3 cents to $98.35 a barrel by 0427 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate rose 0.5 percent to $91.30 a barrel.” |
Figure | 16 percent | “Brent fell 16 percent last week, the steepest weekly drop since the start of the COVID pandemic.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
Of, or relating to geopolitics.
“"Despite the recent optimism surrounding a potential diplomatic breakthrough, the underlying geopolitical risks remain elevated, and the possibility of renewed military escalation cannot be ruled out," said Sugandha Sachdeva, founder of SS WealthStreet, a New Delhi-based research firm.”
The quality of being possible.
Synonyms: contingency, choice, option
“"Despite the recent optimism surrounding a potential diplomatic breakthrough, the underlying geopolitical risks remain elevated, and the possibility of renewed military escalation cannot be ruled out," said Sugandha Sachdeva, founder of SS WealthStreet, a New Delhi-based research firm.”
An increase or rise, especially one to counteract a perceived discrepancy
“"Despite the recent optimism surrounding a potential diplomatic breakthrough, the underlying geopolitical risks remain elevated, and the possibility of renewed military escalation cannot be ruled out," said Sugandha Sachdeva, founder of SS WealthStreet, a New Delhi-based research firm.”
Existing in possibility, not in actuality.
Synonyms: noumenal, spiritual, virtual, efficacious
“"Despite the recent optimism surrounding a potential diplomatic breakthrough, the underlying geopolitical risks remain elevated, and the possibility of renewed military escalation cannot be ruled out," said Sugandha Sachdeva, founder of SS WealthStreet, a New Delhi-based research firm.”
An advance through and past enemy lines.
“"Despite the recent optimism surrounding a potential diplomatic breakthrough, the underlying geopolitical risks remain elevated, and the possibility of renewed military escalation cannot be ruled out," said Sugandha Sachdeva, founder of SS WealthStreet, a New Delhi-based research firm.”
Words chosen from this story. English meanings: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA), via the Free Dictionary API.
IELTS Reading practice
Read the passage, then answer the questions. Every answer is in the passage.
Oil prices were steady on Monday after US President Donald Trump downplayed the likelihood of new strikes on Iran, though attacks on ships near the Strait of Hormuz kept supply concerns in focus.
Brent inched up 3 cents to $98.35 a barrel by 0427 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate rose 0.5 percent to $91.30 a barrel.
Brent fell 16 percent last week, the steepest weekly drop since the start of the COVID pandemic.
"Despite the recent optimism surrounding a potential diplomatic breakthrough, the underlying geopolitical risks remain elevated, and the possibility of renewed military escalation cannot be ruled out," said Sugandha Sachdeva, founder of SS WealthStreet, a New Delhi-based research firm.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.Brent inched up 3 cents to _____ a barrel by 0427 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate rose 0.5 percent to $91.30 a barrel.
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2."Despite the recent optimism surrounding a potential diplomatic breakthrough, the underlying geopolitical _____ remain elevated, and the possibility of renewed military escalation cannot be ruled out," said Sugandha Sachdeva, founder of SS WealthStreet, a New Delhi-based research firm.
Questions 3–4: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.Oil prices were steady on Friday after US President Donald Trump downplayed the likelihood of new strikes on Iran, though attacks on ships near the Strait of Hormuz kept supply concerns in focus.
4.Brent fell 16 percent last week, the steepest weekly drop since the start of the COVID pandemic.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: World politics
Some people think their country should focus on its own problems rather than on events abroad. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Write a short answer of 4–5 sentences (30–250 words). State your opinion clearly, give a reason, and use a fact from this story as an example.
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পাঠোত্তর প্রতিফলন ও সারসংক্ষেপ অনুশীলন (Active Recall)
প্রতিবেদনটি পড়া শেষ করার পর মূল ভাবটি নিজের ভাষায় ২-৩ বাক্যে লিখুন। এটি বিসিএস লিখিত ও ভর্তি পরীক্ষার ফোকাস রাইটিংয়ে আপনার নিজের ভাষায় উত্তর লেখার সক্ষমতা বহু গুণ বাড়িয়ে দেবে।