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The Calm After The Crash

Dated Brent steadies after sell-off; Midland pressure eases, front weakens into negative territory; China buys June rolls
Published: May 12, 2026
Written by:
Vincent Wu

Vincent Wu

Research Associate, Flux
Vincent Wu
and
Martha Dowding

Martha Dowding

Research Associate, Flux
Martha Dowding
Reviewed by:
Mita Chaturvedi

Mita Chaturvedi

Research Associate, Flux
Mita Chaturvedi
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The Dated Brent market has been quiet this week, following the huge sell-off in the physical market last week.

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Written by

Vincent Wu

Research Associate, Flux
Vincent Wu

Martha Dowding

Research Associate, Flux
Martha Dowding

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