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U.S. crude closed its best week since early September, with WTI settling at $78.01 and Brent at $83.55. The gains followed stronger-than-expected U.S. fourth-quarter growth of 3.3% and China easing bank reserve requirements to support its economy.
Stronger demand expectations from the two largest oil consumers support crude prices. Higher energy costs can pass through to diesel, fertilizer and biofuel-linked vegetable oil prices.
cnbc.comSpencer KimballJan 26, 2024After 487 past bullish macro events, Crude Oil (WTI) moved a median +1.0% over 5 sessions (60% higher; middle half -2.0% to +4.0%), and +1.5% over 20.
After 323 past bullish macro events, Crude Oil (Brent) moved a median +0.7% over 5 sessions (58% higher; middle half -2.9% to +3.7%), and +1.3% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.
