Crude Futures Extend Retreat

Group 1 - Oil futures are experiencing a retreat, reversing gains made after the U.S. imposed sanctions on Russia's largest oil companies, as market participants refocus on oversupply concerns [1][2] - Scott Shelton from TP ICAP notes that the crude market made a rapid move, leading to a significant number of short positions being closed, but the physical market has not provided sufficient signals for higher prices, resulting in a retracement [2] - There are indications that OPEC+ may consider a small output increase in December, which was previously thought to be priced into the market [2]