Stock Market Impact: Brent fell 3.2% to $94.74/bbl and WTI 3.8% to $92.41/bbl, ending a three‑day rally, likely pressuring energy‑related equities.
Listed Companies and Sectors: Energy sector firms exposed to crude prices may see short‑term earnings pressure; downstream refiners could benefit from lower input costs.
Investment Flows: No direct FDI/FPI measures mentioned; however, lower oil prices may affect capital flows into commodity‑linked funds.
Interest Rates, Inflation, Liquidity: No monetary policy actions noted; U.S. crude inventory draw of 8 million barrels exceeds expectations, indicating tighter supply.
Fiscal or Monetary Policy: No fiscal or monetary policy announcements; U.S. reliance on Strategic Petroleum Reserve draw of 8 million barrels noted.
