
US crude futures briefly fell below $20 a barrel and Brent hit its lowest level in 18 years on March 30, 2020. The drop reflected fears that global coronavirus lockdowns could last months and further reduce fuel demand.
Analysts said higher-cost producers may be forced to shut in output as storage fills.
Lower crude prices reduce energy and transport costs, but the demand shock signals weaker fuel and economic activity. Feed buyers should expect energy-linked input costs to stay soft while the demand outlook remains weak.
과거 하락 거시 이벤트 565건 이후, 원유 (WTI)은 5거래일 동안 중앙값 -1.4% 변동(상승 41%; 중간 50% 범위 -5.9%~+3.0%), 20거래일 동안 -0.5%.
과거 하락 거시 이벤트 312건 이후, 원유 (Brent)은 5거래일 동안 중앙값 -1.7% 변동(상승 38%; 중간 50% 범위 -5.4%~+2.3%), 20거래일 동안 -1.7%.
각 품목 벤치마크의 이벤트 직전 종가 대비 변동. 과거 수치는 같은 유형의 과거 이벤트를 합산한 것으로, 일어난 일을 설명할 뿐 앞으로 일어날 일이 아닙니다. 투자 자문이 아닙니다.
Mar 30 slide to 18-year low on fears lockdowns would last months and cut fuel demand falls within the 5-day window and directly drove the Brent drop.
Brent hit an 18-year low on fears of prolonged lockdowns cutting fuel demand and storage filling, the demand-side pressure leading into March 31.