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Trading Corner | Crude Oil Chaos, Brent Structure, and Summer Market Outlook
Trading Corner | Crude Oil Chaos, Brent Structure, and Summer Market Outlook
Welcome back to Trading Corner! In this episode, Manny and James dive into one of the most volatile two-week stretches in recent crude oil markets. From surprise short-covering rallies to aggressive sell-offs, they unpack the psychology and positioning behind the recent price swings — and what they reveal about market sentiment.
Topics covered:
- The dramatic market reaction around Friday the 13th
- Crude oil structure analysis: flatprice, spreads, and contango
- Geopolitical risk: Iran & the Strait of Hormuz threat
- CTA flows and positioning trends
- Brent vs. WTI dynamics and TI-Brent outlook
- Refinery margins and crack spread behaviour
- Distillate vs. gasoline: “Widowmaker” trades
- Deferred contracts and structural shorts
With deep insights from live desk experience, this episode covers both macro and micro market forces, real-time trader psychology, and how institutions are positioning into the summer months.
Trade Ideas Discussed:
- Short Sep/Oct v Oct/Nov Brent
- Short Dec/Jun/Dec Brent
- Short WTI-Brent
- Long Dec 26 EBOB
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