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…

Oil Barrells
Technical Analysis

Crude Oil futures bounce off parabolic channel

Technical analysis RSI: There is bullish divergence on the Relative strength index on the daily chart. Support zone: Prices are bouncing off a support zone at $66 per barrel. Bears have tried multiple times to push the price below this level, but there is a high demand for Oil at this price. This keeps CL from dropping Read More…

Crude oil (CL) futures
Fundamental Analysis

Oil Declines on Stronger Dollar and Weaker Chinese Data

Oil prices fell on Wednesday due to a stronger US dollar and disappointing data from China, raising concerns about demand. Chinese manufacturing activity declined more than anticipated in May. The manufacturing purchasing managers’ index dropped to 48.8 from April’s 49.2, falling short of the expected 49.4 and resulting in a sharp decline in oil prices. Read More…