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Technical Analysis

Gap filled, bulls unleashed in the Dow Jones futures (YM)

Techncial recap Take a moment to review the analysis from June 12th here. The gap we analyzed has been filled perfectly, and an immediate bullish reversal followed. Now, bulls are pushing price up above the horizontal resistance line and attempting to break above the ascending triangle once more.  Technical analysis Moving Averages: The 50 MA is sitting Read More…

Crude oil (CL) futures
Fundamental Analysis

Oil Records 3% Gain on Surprise Inventories Drop

On Wednesday, oil prices increased by approximately 3%. This was due to a larger-than-expected second consecutive weekly decrease in US crude stockpiles.  WTI price chart (Source: Nymex) The US Energy Information Administration reported a significant drop of 9.6 million barrels in crude inventories for the week ending on June 23. This surpasses the 1.8-million barrel Read More…

Crude oil (CL) futures
Technical Analysis

Crude Oil futures (CL) holding steady at $68 per barrel

Technical analysis Volume: The Wyckoff volume has dipped slightly, with te average at 334,780 contracts traded per day, down from 381,900 contracts per day back in April. Support Zone: There is a support zone at $68.01 which continues to attract buyers. There is high demand at this price level, and it will take a big effort Read More…

Crude oil (CL) futures
Fundamental Analysis

Oil Surges as a Rise in US Corn and Soybean Prices Improves Demand Outlook

On Wednesday, oil prices increased by one dollar per barrel due to the rise in US corn and soybean prices, which reached multi-month highs. This surge in agricultural prices led to expectations that global crop shortages would decrease the blending of biofuels and subsequently increase the demand for oil.  Traders noted that Chicago Board of Read More…

Crude oil (CL) futures
Fundamental Analysis

Oil Loses Ground as Fed Flags More Rate Hikes in 2023

Oil prices fell by 1.5% on Wednesday after the US Federal Reserve announced more interest rate hikes for 2023. This news raised concerns about demand in the market, especially after government data revealed a significant unexpected increase in US crude oil stocks.  Oil had climbed more than 1.5% earlier in the session. The previous day, Read More…

Crude oil (CL) futures
Fundamental Analysis

Oil Gains 1% on Supply Concerns After Saudi Arabia’s Surprise Output Cuts

On Wednesday, oil prices rose by about 1% as Saudi Arabia’s significant output cuts countered concerns about rising US fuel stocks and weak Chinese export data. Dennis Kissler, the senior vice president of trading at BOK Financial, described the oil futures market as a battleground between slowing manufacturing demand, lower diesel consumption, and anticipated production Read More…