USA Crude Oil Inventories A Draw Of 5.503M Vs A Draw Of 3.200M Est.; Draw Of 7.114M Prior
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USA crude oil inventories experienced a larger-than-expected drawdown of 5.503 million barrels compared to the estimated draw of 3.200 million barrels. This follows a prior draw of 7.114 million barrels.
January 04, 2024 | 4:00 pm
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The larger-than-expected draw in crude oil inventories may lead to a positive sentiment in the energy sector, potentially benefiting SPY as it includes energy companies.
The SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) holds a variety of energy stocks. A significant draw in oil inventories typically indicates higher demand or lower supply, which can lead to higher oil prices. This can positively impact the profitability of energy companies in the short term, thus potentially leading to an increase in their stock prices and a positive effect on SPY's performance.
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