
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.
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。
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.