
Oil prices plunged about $10 a barrel on November 26, 2021, their largest one-day drop since April 2020. The sell-off followed the WHO's designation of the new Omicron variant as a concern and travel restrictions in several countries.
Fears that the variant could curb travel and fuel demand, combined with a looming supply surplus, pressured crude prices sharply lower.
Após 32 eventos baixista de doença passados, Petróleo (WTI) subiu em mediana -5,2% em 5 sessões (13% de alta; metade central de -15,0% a -2,4%), e -5,7% em 20.
Após 26 eventos baixista de doença passados, Petróleo (Brent) subiu em mediana -6,0% em 5 sessões (15% de alta; metade central de -13,3% a -2,0%), e -6,8% em 20.
Variações do benchmark de cada commodity desde o último fechamento antes do evento. As leituras históricas agregam eventos passados do mesmo tipo; descrevem o que aconteceu, não o que vai acontecer. Não é recomendação de investimento.
Reports the roughly $10/bbl one-day plunge, the largest since April 2020, driven by the WHO's Omicron designation and travel restrictions that threaten fuel demand.
Largest one-day oil drop since April 2020 after the WHO designated Omicron a variant of concern and travel curbs followed, a demand-sentiment shock inside the window.
Largest daily drop since April 2020 after WHO designated Omicron a variant of concern and travel restrictions followed, hitting demand expectations.