
Brent crude in London fell below $40 a barrel for the first time since late June, and New York futures also fell sharply. Both benchmarks reached their lowest levels in nearly three months.
Markets cited stalling Asian demand, the end of the US summer driving season, and higher OPEC and allied supply.
Weaker demand and rising supply point to continued downward pressure on crude prices. Lower energy costs can ease input expenses for feed producers but also weaken biofuel margins.
Tras 312 eventos bajista de macro pasados, Petróleo crudo (Brent) se movió una mediana de -1,7 % en 5 sesiones (38% al alza; mitad central entre -5,4 % y +2,3 %), y -1,7 % en 20.
Tras 565 eventos bajista de macro pasados, Petróleo crudo (WTI) se movió una mediana de -1,4 % en 5 sesiones (41% al alza; mitad central entre -5,9 % y +3,0 %), y -0,5 % en 20.
Variaciones de la referencia de cada materia prima desde el último cierre antes del evento. Las lecturas históricas agrupan eventos pasados del mismo tipo; describen lo ocurrido, no lo que ocurrirá. No es asesoramiento de inversión.
Brent fell below $40 on stalling Asian demand, the end of the US driving season and higher OPEC+ supply, describing the sentiment behind the drop.
Brent fell below $40 on stalling Asian demand and higher OPEC supply, which set up the move. The date is ambiguous (Sept 7 was a US holiday), so it may describe the Sept 8 drop.