Crude oil futures settle sharply higher on China demand optimism

17 May 2022 Evaluate

Crude oil futures ended sharply higher on Monday on optimism that China will see significant demand recovery after positive signs that coronavirus pandemic was receding in the hardest-hit areas. A private report said that Shanghai aims to reopen broadly and allow normal life to resume for the city’s 25 million people from June 1, after declaring that 15 of its 16 districts had eliminated cases outside quarantine areas. Further, oil prices also found some support as the European Union’s diplomats and officials expressed optimism about reaching a deal on a phased embargo of Russian oil despite concerns about supply in eastern Europe.

Benchmark crude oil futures for June delivery surged $3.71 or 3.4% percent to settle at $114.20 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Brent crude for July delivery rose $2.27 or 2.02 percent to settle at $113.82 (Provisional) a barrel on London's Intercontinental Exchange.

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