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Oil reserves ease bearish sentiment following OPEC+ reassurance – News

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Last updated: 2024/06/18 at 2:43 PM
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In the world of portfolio investors, petroleum trading is a common practice. Last week, investors repurchased some of the petroleum they had previously sold, following announcements by Saudi Arabia and its Opec+ allies that any future production increases would depend on market conditions. Hedge funds and other money managers bought the equivalent of 80 million barrels in key petroleum futures and options contracts in the week ending on June 11, reversing 40 percent of the 194 million barrels sold in the previous week. This buying wave was led by crude oil, with significant purchases in NYMEX and ICE WTI and Brent. European gas oil also saw a notable increase in purchases, while US gasoline remained unchanged and US diesel experienced further sales.

Post-meeting briefings reassured investors that Opec+ would not flood the market with excess barrels starting in the fourth quarter of 2024. As a result, prices rebounded to pre-meeting levels and fund positions were partially restored, although overall positions remain bearish. Long positions slightly outnumbered short ones, indicating limited confidence among investors that prices will rise later this year. With spare capacity in Opec+ countries and ongoing production growth in the United States, Canada, Brazil, and Guyana, price increases in crude oil are expected to be limited. Additionally, fuel inventories are rising in the US, with tepid consumption growth in North America, Europe, and China contributing to a lack of confidence in higher prices.

In the US natural gas market, investors are becoming more bullish despite the surplus in inventories from the mild winter of 2023/24. Hedge funds and money managers purchased a significant amount in major futures and options contracts linked to prices at Henry Hub in Louisiana, with net long positions reaching a level not seen since April 2023. This increase in bullishness comes despite inventories remaining above normal levels for the time of year. However, investors are optimistic that drilling and production cuts, along with summer heatwaves and increased gas-fired generation, will help eliminate the surplus and drive prices higher.

Overall, the petroleum and natural gas markets are experiencing fluctuations in investor confidence and trading activity. While recent purchases have reversed some of the earlier selling, bearish sentiment remains strong in the petroleum sector, with limited expectations for price increases. In contrast, the natural gas market is seeing increased bullishness, driven by expectations of inventory normalization and increased demand. As market conditions continue to evolve, investors will closely monitor production levels, inventory trends, and geopolitical factors to make informed trading decisions.

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