
U.S. WTI crude fell 4.8 percent to $45.88, its lowest close since July 2017, and Brent settled at $54.35 after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates and equities slumped. Bearish reports from Asia, including weaker Indian crude import data, added to concerns about both supply and demand.
Higher rates and bearish demand signals from major importers such as India reduce crude consumption expectations and push prices lower. Weaker energy prices also pressure biofuel margins that support corn and vegetable oil demand.
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.
Brent settled at $54.35 on Dec 20, 17-month low, from the Fed rate hike, equity slump and weak Asian import data, directly contributing to the move.
Brent settled at $54.35 on Dec 20 as the Fed hike, equity slump and weak Asian import data hit demand expectations.