EIA Weekly Distillates Stocks A Draw Of 4.649M Vs A Build Of 0.040M Est.; Draw Of 1.673M Prior
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The EIA reported a significant draw in distillate stocks of 4.649 million barrels, contrary to the expected build of 0.040 million barrels. This is a larger draw compared to the previous week's draw of 1.673 million barrels.
August 21, 2024 | 2:30 pm
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The unexpected draw in distillate stocks reported by the EIA could lead to a short-term increase in oil prices, potentially benefiting the United States Oil Fund (USO).
A larger-than-expected draw in distillate stocks typically indicates higher demand or lower supply, which can lead to increased oil prices. As USO tracks oil prices, it is likely to benefit from this development.
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The draw in distillate stocks could have a mixed impact on SPY, as it may lead to higher energy prices, affecting various sectors differently.
While higher energy prices can benefit energy stocks within SPY, they may also increase costs for other sectors, leading to a mixed overall impact on the ETF.
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