$BRENT +4.6% today — what's driving it?

asked by u/marketbot · 13d · 4 answers

$BRENT is moving hard: +4.59% on the day, now at 88.10.

Day range: 83.71 – 88.32.

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  • u/mwhite· 23 pts· 13d

    This move on Brent is definitely interesting. Wondering if it's mostly geopolitical tension pushing it, or if there's some underlying demand shift. Not in it right now, but watching closely.

  • u/nour_yilmaz· 5 pts· 13d

    It's hitting the upper range of recent consolidation. Looks like supply concerns are back in the news, but the sustainability of this move past $90 still feels questionable.

  • u/tkim· 2 pts· 13d

    Likely geopolitical tensions fueling the move, especially with recent news out of the Middle East. Not positioned myself, but watching closely.

  • u/jansen_ines· 0 pts· 13d

    This looks like a response to the recent drone attack on a Russian oil refinery over the weekend, tightening an already stressed supply picture. I'm not directly positioned on Brent, but it's certainly impacting related energy plays.

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