Trading Corner | But Why Isn't Brent Stronger? | Ep 10

World of Oil Derivatives

This week on Trading Corner, Senior Oil Derivatives Trader, James Anderson discusses key developments in the oil market with Head of Desk, Manny Newman. They dive into post-election market dynamics, refinery margins, and the impact of seasonal turnaround cycles. James shares insights on the Brent vs. Products spreads, China’s influence on global crude prices, and potential shifts in U.S. export dynamics.

Manny and James also tackle the interplay between distillate cracks, freight movements, and broader geopolitical factors, including Iranian exports and OPEC production. As we approach the holiday season, Manny and James explore how low liquidity and key events like Thanksgiving could influence market volatility.

Plus, James and our Manny debate the best trade strategies of the week—short-dated Brent vs. bullish deferred crude spreads.