The Energies Review
For the week of December 5, 2011

By Daniel Cronin

Another week, another new recent high in the WTI space as crude rallied to $101.50 to close out the week on increased concern over Iran's crude supplies. The market has really been on a huge wave to the upside. This looks likely to continue as the equity markets have once again found their footing following the downturn ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. WTI spreads in the back of the curve remain strong in backwardation and the Jan arb has recently moved up again into the -8 dollar range. All signs point to a higher week and the next target will be $103.50.

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