2021-02-05 12:45:00
OIL PRICE: NEAR $59 YET
REUTERS - FEBRUARY 5, 2021 - Oil prices climbed on Friday to their highest levels in a year, extending a run of strong gains on signs of economic growth in the United States and a continued commitment by producers to hold back crude supply.
Brent crude futures climbed 28 cents, or 0.5%, to $59.12 a barrel by 0730 GMT, after hitting a high of $59.41, its highest since Feb. 20 last year. Brent is on track to rise 6% this week.
U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were up 29 cents, or 0.5%, to $56.52 a barrel, after touching a high of $56.84, its top since Jan. 22 last year. The benchmark contract is on track for a weekly gain of 8%.
“Rising confidence in an upturn in economic and oil demand recovery around the corner is a major impetus for crude,” said Vandana Hari, energy analyst at Vanda Insights.
“Right now, the concurrent tightening of supply due to the additional Saudi cuts is adding to the tailwinds,” Hari said. “Brent may be well on its way to the $60 milestone.”
In a sign of tightening crude oil supplies, the six-month backwardation in Brent and WTI futures - when the price for prompt delivery is higher than the price for future delivery - jumped to 13-month highs for both contracts at $2.41 and $2.30 a barrel, respectively.
Markets were encouraged by stronger-than-expected orders for U.S. goods in December, pointing to strength in manufacturing, and hopes for swift approval by lawmakers of President Joe Biden’s proposed $1.9 trillion coronavirus aid plan.
“OPEC+ discipline has been a real positive,” said Michael McCarthy, chief market strategist at CMC Markets, referring to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies led by Russia. The alliance this week reaffirmed its support for deep supply cuts which have helped to bring down swollen global crude stockpiles.
“And then when we have signs of better economic growth, then it’s up and away (for prices),” said McCarthy.
Chinese demand for crude oil is also helping support the market, as shown by industry tracking that reports two tankers of North Sea crude oil heading to China for March 22 and March 24, said Axi global market strategist Stephen Innes.
“When demand drives commodity prices, it has a more bullish impact and leaves a more lasting reflection on price action,” Innes said in a note.
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Earlier:
2021, February, 4, 16:45:00
OIL PRICE: NEAR $59
Brent gained 25 cents, or 0.43%, to $58.71 a barrel. WTI climbed 31 cents, or 0.56%, to $56 a barrel.
2021, February, 4, 16:40:00
СДЕЛКА ОПЕК+: 101%
Страны-производители ОПЕК+ показывают высокие результаты в исполнении сделки. В частности, в декабре 2020 года – на уровне 101%.
2021, February, 4, 16:35:00
OIL MARKET WILL BE GOOD: 2021
The global economy is forecast to grow by 4.4 per cent in 2021, a substantial shift from -4.1 per cent last year. “With the crude oil market currently switching into backwardation, we are hopeful that 2021 will be a good year for overall demand,” Barkindo said.
2021, February, 3, 13:00:00
OIL PRICE: NEAR $58
Brent were up 48 cents, or 0.8%, to $57.94 a barrel. WTI were up 48 cents, or 0.8%, to $57.94 a barrel.
2021, February, 2, 12:20:00
OIL PRICE: NOT BELOW $56
Brent was up 48 cents, or 0.9%, at $56.83 a barrel. WTI gained 52 cents, or 1%, to $54.07.
2021, February, 1, 12:25:00
OIL PRICE: NOT BELOW $55
Brent were up 53 cents, or 1%, at $55.57 a barrel. WTI gained 41 cents, or 0.8%, to $52.61.
2021, January, 29, 14:35:00
OIL PRICE: BELOW $56 YET
Brent rose 23 cents, or 0.4%, to $55.76 a barrel. WTI rose 7 cents, or 0.1%, to $52.41.
