2026-01-03 19:21:58

Energy commodity markets showed notable movement for the week ending January 2. Brent's 12-month spread contracted by $0.27, representing a 44% reduction, while the 6-month spread tightened $0.28, down 35% over the same period.

Front-month crude prices climbed $0.11, pushing from $60.64 to $60.75 per barrel. The narrowing spreads suggest shifting market expectations, with traders adjusting positions across different contract maturities. WTI crude maintained its role as a key price reference point alongside Brent, reflecting broader energy market dynamics as traders reassess supply-demand fundamentals heading into the new year.

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MemecoinTrader

· 01-06 09:05

yo the spread compression on brent is actually wild... 44% contraction in 12-month tells me futures traders are pricing in some serious consensus shift rn. this is peak social arbitrage territory ngl

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PanicSeller

· 01-05 08:46

Ha, spread is playing the contraction game again. Is this time for real? --- Oil prices over $60, still feeling like a dream state --- Traders are starting to rebalance their portfolios again, new year, new atmosphere, new scams --- Brent and WTI are still competing, seeing who can better represent the future --- Are these slight fluctuations really worth paying attention to, or are they all just seeking attention

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PretendingSerious

· 01-03 19:52

Oil price trend this time... to put it simply, big players are adjusting their positions. The spread narrowing so significantly indicates that the game between contracts is definitely intense. --- Are the supply and demand fundamentals about to reverse? Otherwise, the spread wouldn't be so tight. --- It's that 0.11 increase again, feeling like squeezing toothpaste... Is there really a positive change? --- New year, new atmosphere. WTI and Brent are still the usual pairing, but this time the market is indeed re-pricing. --- The spread has dropped from 44% to this... Are the bears retreating or doing it from a different angle? --- Brothers, the cross-curve arbitrage opportunity is here. --- Looking at this data, it feels like the market is still a bit nervous. What do you all think? --- The June contract is tighter than the December contract. What does this indicate?

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