Brent Experiences Strong Correction down to $86/bbl Levels
The prompt Brent futures contract has seen a retracement downwards this morning to $86.35/bbl at 10:35 BST.
The prompt Brent futures contract has seen a retracement downwards this morning to $86.35/bbl at 10:35 BST.
Jun Brent futures flat price remained rangebound around $89.50/bbl until 13:15 BST today, following which the contract sold off and reached $87.60/bbl come 17:20 BST (time of writing).
The prompt Brent futures contract saw a quiet start to the morning before experiencing a retracement downwards, from $89.82/bbl at 09:15 BST down to $89.06/bbl at 10:15 BST.
Dated Brent structure saw a real (if short-lived) Easter story as bullish narrative was taking hold of the market and as spring sprung, so did Dated…
Prompt Brent futures flat price has witnessed a mixed afternoon period, struggling to support itself above the $90/bbl mark. This was evidenced as twice prices passed the $90/bbl threshold before retracing lower.
The May EBOB crack witnessed a fortnight of two halves. Initially, prices opened below the $21/bbl mark on Apr 09, facing downward pressure.
The prompt Brent futures contract has seen a correction downwards this morning, sliding from $90.77/bbl levels to just below the $90/bbl mark, trading at $89.91/bbl at 10:30 BST
Jun Brent flat price weakened further into the afternoon, moving from $89.85/bbl around noon to $88.80/bbl come 15:15 BST.
Technical indicators for the current period highlighted similar trends across product groups. Brent’s RSI has been hovering around overbought territory, with price action oscillating around the $90/bbl mark throughout the week.