Argus Asphalt Forward Curves
Overview
The Argus Asphalt Forward Curves service is a powerful, independent market valuation tool used to support investment and trading decisions for asphalt markets across the US.
When participating in the energy commodities markets, you need the most accurate forward prices from a source without distortion or bias. Our clients act with confidence because our forward curves are created from unbiased, industry-specific methodologies with undistorted, fair market values. The Argus Asphalt Forward Curves service provides deep market insights and data to support precision in your risk management and bottom line.
Key features
Daily assessments
Daily assessments for 4 key asphalt markets, providing monthly, quarterly and yearly granularity of forward prices.
Time-stamped
Time-stamped at 2:30pm EST, in alignment with the daily Nymex settlement.
Differentials
Basis differentials to WTI, Brent & USGC HSFO futures contracts.
Robust methodology
Independent and transparent market-appropriate methodology.
Delivery options
Receive our forward curve data via data feed, third-party channel partners, our client portal or via email.
Customers that benefit
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Asphalt end users
Use our asphalt forward curves when making asphalt hedging decisions to ensure they manage price risk exposure effectively.
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Refineries
Use our data to inform hedging decisions when securing crude oil supplies and to analyse margins at their facilities.
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Risk managers
Use our forward curves data for unbiased, third-party curve validation against counterparties, internal valuations, and for mark-to-market purposes for daily profit and loss assessments. -
Traders
Rely on our extensive historical analysis to determine locational and temporal spread relationships and use prior-day curves on a daily basis as a reference when entering the market the following morning.
Product specifications
Argus Asphalt Forward Curves
We offer a full suite of forward curves across key energy and commodity markets. Support your investment and trading decisions with our powerful, independent market valuation tool.
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