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Brent Put Skew Reduces on Market Uncertainty

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Brent second month call-put volatility skew narrows from -5.8% on Nov 23 in to around -4% driven by uncertainty over Chinese demand, the upcoming OPEC production decision, and Russian supplies flowing the introduction of sanctions next week.

  • The WTI second month skew is holding steady with puts at a 5.75% premium to calls.
  • The Dec23 skew for both Brent and WTI is gradually closing with Brent in to -6.1% and WTI at 7.3%.

Source: Bloomberg

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