In commodity markets prompt means "deliverable right now". Prompt supplies are the barrels available today, not next year. When prompt supply is tight, near-dated prices jump.
prompt＝「眼下的、马上能交割的」。pr
| Move变动 | Where it appeared出现位置 | What it means这句话在说什么 |
|---|---|---|
| — | Oil Prices Fall as U.S.-Iran Diplomacy, Regional Tensions Remain in Focus prompt＝「眼下的、马上能交割的」。pr · 第 6 张术语卡 | The bank notes Brent's front-month spread — a prompt-tightness measure — is $4–$5 versus under $1 in February. 判断方法：看近月和远月谁贵。近月贵（backwardation，现货溢价）＝现在缺油；远月贵（contango，期货溢价）＝现在不缺、库容紧张。2020 年 4 月 WTI 出现负价，就是 contango 走到极端、储油罐都不够用的时候。 |