大越期货原油早报-20250808

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The overnight news that Trump and Putin will meet in the coming days has significantly increased the expectation of a cease - fire in the Russia - Ukraine conflict, causing oil prices to drop again. Oil prices are approaching the lower limit of the previous range. India may shift some of its import share to the Middle East due to the threat of sanctions on Russian oil, increasing the supply tightness in the Middle East. Saudi Arabia has raised its official export prices to keep prices firm during the peak season, which may support domestic crude oil prices. The medium - term price still has upward support. Short - term, pay attention to the results of the Trump - Putin meeting, and oil prices are expected to fluctuate greatly. Short - term, oil prices will operate in the range of 495 - 503, and long - term long positions should be held [3]. - In the short term, geopolitical conflicts have decreased, and the risk of trade tariff issues has increased. In the medium and long term, wait for the end of the peak season and an increase in supply [6]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Daily Prompt - Fundamentals: Russia and the US have agreed to hold a Putin - Trump summit in the coming days; the US President Trump may impose secondary tariffs on Indian goods due to India's purchase of Russian oil; OPEC is closely monitoring market dynamics. The situation is neutral [3]. - Basis: On August 7, the spot price of Oman crude oil was $69.38 per barrel, and that of Qatar Marine crude oil was $68.81 per barrel. The basis was 11.14 yuan per barrel, with the spot price higher than the futures price, which is bullish [3]. - Inventory: For the week ending August 1, the US API crude oil inventory decreased by 4.233 million barrels (expected to decrease by 1.845 million barrels), and the EIA inventory decreased by 3.029 million barrels (expected to decrease by 0.591 million barrels). The Cushing area inventory increased by 0.453 million barrels. As of August 7, the Shanghai crude oil futures inventory was 5.249 million barrels, unchanged, which is bullish [3]. - Disk: The 20 - day moving average is downward, and the price is below the moving average, which is bearish [3]. - Main Position: As of July 29, the long positions of WTI and Brent crude oil main contracts increased, which is bullish [3]. - Expectation: Short - term, oil prices will operate in the range of 495 - 503, and long - term long positions should be held [3]. 3.2 Recent News - Russia - US Summit: Russia and the US have agreed in principle to hold a summit of the two heads of state in the near future. The market's reaction to this news has led to a decline in oil prices. WTI crude oil has fallen below $64 per barrel [5]. - US Crude Oil Exports: In July, US crude oil exports dropped to the lowest level in nearly four years, about 3.1 million barrels per day, due to domestic supply shortages and price increases of WTI futures [5]. - Trade Tariffs: The US may extend the tariff truce with China by 90 days. Trump may impose secondary tariffs on Indian goods due to India's purchase of Russian oil and may also consider tariffs on China [5]. 3.3 Long - Short Concerns - Bullish Factors: The US may impose secondary sanctions on Russian energy exports, and summer demand is starting to increase [6]. - Bearish Factors: A cease - fire in the Russia - Ukraine conflict is expected to be achieved, and the US has tense trade relations with other economies [6]. 3.4 Fundamental Data - Futures Market: The settlement prices of Brent crude oil, WTI crude oil, SC crude oil, and Oman crude oil have changed. Brent crude oil decreased by $0.46 (- 0.69%), WTI crude oil decreased by $0.47 (- 0.73%), SC crude oil increased by $0.10 (0.02%), and Oman crude oil decreased by $0.95 (- 1.35%) [7]. - Spot Market: The prices of UK Brent, WTI, and other crude oils in the spot market have changed. UK Brent decreased by $1.60 (- 2.30%), WTI decreased by $0.47 (- 0.73%), etc. [9]. - Inventory Data: API and EIA inventory data show changes in US crude oil inventories. For example, for the week ending August 1, API inventory decreased by 4.233 million barrels, and EIA inventory decreased by 3.029 million barrels [3][10][14]. 3.5 Position Data - WTI Crude Oil: As of July 29, the net long position of WTI crude oil funds was 156,023, an increase of 2,692 [17]. - Brent Crude Oil: As of July 29, the net long position of Brent crude oil funds was 261,352, an increase of 33,959 [18].