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 13thCrude oil structure analysis: flatprice, spreads, and contangoGeopolitical risk: Iran & the Strait of Hormuz threatCTA flows and positioning trendsBrent vs. WTI dynamics and TI-Brent outlookRefinery margins and crack spread behaviourDistillate vs. gasoline: “Widowmaker” tradesDeferred 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-BrentLong Dec 26 EBOB   #CrudeOil #Brent #OilTrading #CommodityMarkets #RefineryMargins #TradingStrategy #EnergyMarkets #CTA #Geopolitics #StraitsOfHormuz #TradingCorner   CFDs and spread bets are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. The vast majority of retail client accounts lose money when trading in CFDs and spread bets. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs and spread bets work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.