Crude Prices Could Hit $95 This Summer: 'Oil Is Fighting The Fed, Again'
Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari
Oil prices are expected to reach $95 per barrel this summer due to tight supply, increasing demand, and geopolitical tensions, according to Francisco Blanch of Bank of America. Factors influencing this projection include low inventories, OPEC+ production cuts, geopolitical issues, and economic growth. U.S. energy stocks, particularly in the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE), Exxon Mobil Corp. (XOM), and Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC), have seen significant gains with oil's price surge.
April 03, 2024 | 4:06 pm
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Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) leads the energy sector's performance with a 44% rally YTD, propelled by the increasing oil prices.
Marathon Petroleum's significant rally is directly attributed to the bullish oil market. The company's stock is likely to see further gains if oil prices reach the projected peak.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 95
RELEVANCE 95
POSITIVE IMPACT
The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) is up 16% YTD, benefiting from the surge in oil prices.
The direct correlation between oil prices and energy sector performance suggests that XLE's value is likely to continue benefiting from the projected increase in oil prices.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 85
RELEVANCE 90
POSITIVE IMPACT
Exxon Mobil Corp. (XOM) has seen nearly a 20% increase in its stock price, reaching new record highs with the rise in oil prices.
As a major player in the energy sector, Exxon Mobil's stock performance is closely tied to oil prices. The projected peak in oil prices could further boost XOM's stock value.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 90
RELEVANCE 95