Sentiment Lifted by Ukraine Ceasefire

13 February 2015 13 February 2015

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Crude oil prices rebounded amidst news of weaker Iraqi exports, as well as the broad-based upbeat sentiment on the Ukraine ceasefire. The front-month contract for WTI crude oil rose to a 2-day high of 51.6 before ending the day at 51.21, up +4.85%. Gold fluctuated but ended the day with little change. Equities were generally higher.