The ranges of estimates are important in terms of market reaction because when the actual data deviates from the expectations, it creates a surprise effect. Another important input in market's reaction is the distribution of forecasts. In fact, although we can have a range of estimates, most forecasts might be clustered on the upper bound of the range, so even if the data comes out inside the…
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Asia’s fuel oil refining margins and benchmark prices have slumped this week after the outcome of the U.S. midterms boosted hopes that there could be de-escalation in the Middle East allowing more oil products to move out of the Strait of Hormuz. The fuel oil market has also softened in recent weeks as more oil is exiting the Gulf and going to Asia’s demand centers. This week, the refining margin…
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December WTI crude oil is headed for one of its roughest weekly losses in months after the market shed $11.37, or 11.10%, from its opening price of $102.39. Prices posted a weekly high at $102.75 before breaking sharply to $86.65. Early Friday, the contract was trading near $91.58, still down heavily for the week. The decline was not driven by a sudden collapse in demand or a surprise rise in…