Nymex Crude Falls, Brent Futures Rise as Trading Volumes Quiet

摘要

Nymex crude futures fell while ICE Brent rose Thursday as volumes declined after a record number of contracts were traded earlier in the week. Nymex May crude futures shed 33￠, closing at $85.51 per barrel. In London, on ICE Futures, the expiring May Brent contract climbed $1.02 to settle at $87.17. June Brent contracts were more widely traded and rose 69￠ to end at $87.59.