
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.
在过去 565 次看跌的宏观事件之后,原油(WTI) 在 5 个交易日内中位数变动 -1.4%(41% 上涨;中间一半区间为 -5.9% 至 +3.0%),20 个交易日内为 -0.5%。
在过去 312 次看跌的宏观事件之后,原油(Brent) 在 5 个交易日内中位数变动 -1.7%(38% 上涨;中间一半区间为 -5.4% 至 +2.3%),20 个交易日内为 -1.7%。
各商品基准价相对事件前最后收盘价的变动。历史数据汇总同类过往事件;仅描述已发生的情况,不代表未来走势。不构成投资建议。
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.