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North Sea Crude - Forties gains on firmer bid and offer

Grade Bbullish AI signal$BRENT
North Sea Forties crude strengthened as bids and offers firmed in the latest Platts trading window, while Ekofisk faced weaker bidding. Glencore bid for December Forties cargoes at dated Brent minus $1.10, while Vitol offered November cargoes at dated Brent minus $1; no deals were reported on Friday. Forties could maintain support if buying interest strengthens, although the absence of completed trades leaves the market direction uncertain.

Bullish strength: 65/100

  • Forties gained on firmer bids and offers.
  • Glencore and Vitol posted Forties bids and offers for upcoming cargoes.

Bearish strength: 35/100

  • Ekofisk was bid lower.
  • No deals were completed on Friday.

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