Crude ETFs Surge Thanks to a New Report, OPEC Projections
Crude oil prices and crude ETFs are surging on Wednesday, after industry data revealed that U.S. oil inventories fell more than anticipated. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) also lifted its projections for oil demand.
The U.S. Benchmark, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures, rocketed $2.85, or 4.72%, to $63.44 a barrel, before paring gains slightly on Wednesday.
Analysts were unsure of the future direction for crude on Tuesday, as the market has been in consolidation for nearly a month, trading between $57 and $62 a barrel before breaking out on Wednesday.