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Crude Rallies on Potential China Support Headlines

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Crude reverses earlier softness after China headlines from the Politburo flag increased action on the property market in particular and signals continued action on ensuring domestic demand.

  • Growing optimism for Chinese economic stimulus is supporting crude after lacklustre GDP figures last week.
  • The potential for support to Chinese demand adds to the upside pressure due to a reduction in supplies from key exporting nations like Saudi and Russia and despite concerns for the US economy.
  • Crude time spreads are following the flat price move higher with WTI prompt trading up to the highest seen on Friday.
    • Brent SEP 23 up 0.5% at 81.46$/bbl
    • WTI SEP 23 up 0.5% at 77.47$/bbl
    • WTI-Brent down -0.11$/bbl at -3.99$/bbl
    • Brent SEP 23-OCT 23 up 0.04$/bbl at 0.23$/bbl
    • Brent DEC 23-DEC 24 up 0.14$/bbl at 4.02$/bbl
    • WTI SEP 23-OCT 23 up 0.04$/bbl at 0.33$/bbl
    • WTI DEC 23-DEC 24 up 0.12$/bbl at 4.49$/bbl

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