ASX futures inch higher as oil surges above $110 a barrel Brent
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The Morning Bull - Australian Market Morning Update Thursday, 22 Oct 2026 Australian equities are set for a cautious open, with sentiment pinned to one thing: expensive energy. Brent crude pushing above US$110 a barrel has quickly turned the overnight tone defensive for the…
Read at the source ↗MARKET IMPACTNEUTRAL✦ News Impact agent estimateTone: expected bearishExpensive oil feeds inflation fears and weighs on rate-sensitive sectors and margins.AI-generated summary
✦ IN BRIEF · AIAI-generated summary
- 01Brent crude pushed above $110 a barrel, turning the market tone defensive.
- 02US crude inventories fell by 3.061 million barrels, much more than expected.
- 03Middle East supply risk keeps oil prices elevated.
NEWS IMPACT AND MARKET REACTIONChange from the reference price
Brent Crude Oil (continuous future)112.92 USD-0.10%today -0.22%Positive Crude Oil WTI99.02 USD-0.45%today -0.45%Positive
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