CRUDE WRAP: WTI (Z6) SETTLES USD 0.37 LOWER AT 96.09/BBL; BRENT (F7) SETTLES USD 1.17 LOWER AT 103.60/BBL
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The crude complex was lower but settled well off lows, after benchmarks initially tumbled on positive US-Iran developments. Three main drivers sent WTI and Brent to lows of USD 93.59/bbl and USD 100.80/bbl, respectively. First, reports said Qatari mediators expect feedback from the US and Iran within 36 hours on a new proposal to advance talks. Al-Araby Al-Jadeed then added to the pressure with two reports, citing sources: Washington has approved the draft MoU the Qatari delegation presented to Iran on Monday, and Washington and Tehran have made concessions on Iran’s nuclear programme and frozen funds. After hitting those lows, oil pared a decent chunk of its losses following a lack of confirmation and eventually some pushback. Iran’s Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Rezaei said “US’ response to Iran’s rights and demands was not convincing, and they must fully and explicitly address Iran’s seven conditions and act upon them; only in this case will the Strait of Hormuz be reopened”. Al Arabiya then cited an Iranian diplomat as saying Iran is interested in the diplomatic track, but without making concessions. Participants now await further US-Iran updates, as well as the US midterm results overnight. As a reminder, the midterms have repeatedly been seen as a pivotal juncture, with some posturing that any strike could come after the vote. Weekly private inventory data are also due after-hours, albeit taking more of a back seat. For the record, WTI hit an earlier high of USD 98.92/bbl, while Brent topped out at USD 107.24/bbl.
WTI and Brent settled lower after retreating from session lows, as reported US-Iran diplomatic progress was followed by a lack of confirmation and Iranian pushback.
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The crude complex was lower but settled well off lows, after benchmarks initially tumbled on positive US-Iran developments. Three main drivers sent WTI and Brent to lows of USD 93.59/bbl and USD 100.80/bbl, respectively. First, reports said Qatari mediators expect feedback from the US and Iran within 36 hours on a new proposal to advance talks. Al-Araby Al-Jadeed then added to the pressure with two reports, citing sources: Washington has approved the draft MoU the Qatari delegation presented to Iran on Monday, and Washington and Tehran have made concessions on Iran’s nuclear programme and frozen funds. After hitting those lows, oil pared a decent chunk of its losses following a lack of confirmation and eventually some pushback. Iran’s Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Rezaei said “US’ response to Iran’s rights and demands was not convincing, and they must fully and explicitly address Iran’s seven conditions and act upon them; only in this case will the Strait of Hormuz be reopened”. Al Arabiya then cited an Iranian diplomat as saying Iran is interested in the diplomatic track, but without making concessions. Participants now await further US-Iran updates, as well as the US midterm results overnight. As a reminder, the midterms have repeatedly been seen as a pivotal juncture, with some posturing that any strike could come after the vote. Weekly private inventory data are also due after-hours, albeit taking more of a back seat. For the record, WTI hit an earlier high of USD 98.92/bbl, while Brent topped out at USD 107.24/bbl.
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