In conclusion, the future of crude oil Brent (the global benchmark) expected for February fell 1.49%, listed at $61.28 per barrel, on the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE). THE WTI (the American benchmark) whose delivery is scheduled for January fell 1.47%, to US$57.60 per barrel, on the New York Mercantile Exchange (Nymex).
OPEC maintained its forecast for oil demand, but raised its forecast for growth in supply from competing producers. The IEA now projects a smaller surplus of this product, but still sees a significant oversupply.
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