Global Cross-Asset Energy Analyst, VAC Investments

Aaditya Chintalapati, CFA

Global Cross-Asset Energy Analyst

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

Colombia Oil, gas and consumable fuels / Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<h2>Oil Price</h2><p>Crude oil prices ended the week c.3% lower, with WTI at USD 65.03/bbl and Brent at USD 68.2/bbl and close of business Friday. Trading was negatively impacted by significant USD strength, likely market concerns of a sustained rise in interest rates following better than expected US employment estimates. Following the drop in Brent prices, the Brent/WTI spread is the lowest it has been since August of last year.   </p><hr><h2>Last Week in E&amp;Ps</h2><p><strong><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/25254" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:25254:1">EnQuest PLC (ENQ LN)</a></strong> ,<strong> 31 Jan</strong> - EnQuest has agreed with <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/21847" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21847:1">BP</a>…</p>

Oil PriceCrude oil prices ended the week c.3% lower, with WTI at USD 65.03/bbl and Brent at USD 68.2/bbl and close of business Friday. Trading was negatively impacted by significant USD strength, likely market concerns of a sustained rise in interest rates following better than expected US employment estimates. Following the drop in Brent prices, the Brent/WTI spread is the lowest it has been since August of last year.   Last Week in E&amp;PsEnQuest PLC (ENQ LN) , 31 Jan - EnQuest has agreed with BP…

Global E&Ps: Energy Weekly Vol. 11