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Feeling The Pressure

Dated Brent stays under pressure as buy-side remains absent. CFDs sold heavily, while paper rallies faded after short covering.
Published: July 14, 2026
Written by:
Donna Dong

Donna Dong

Research Analyst, Flux
Donna Dong
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Vincent Wu

Vincent Wu

Research Associate, Flux
Vincent Wu
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The Dated Brent market began the week with a slow climb, seeing the physical differential rise from -$1.290/bbl on 07 Jul to -$1.255/bbl on 10 Jul. However, these marginal gains were subsequently erased in a single day, as the phys diff was assessed at -$1.460/bbl on 13 Jul (as per The Officials).

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Donna Dong

Research Analyst, Flux
Donna Dong

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