Oil prices fell on Wednesday due to a surge in crude inventories. When fuel stocks in the US increase, it is a sign that demand has dropped. WTI futures (Source: Bloomberg, EIA) Moreover, a drop in refining in the US led to a bigger-than-expected build in inventories. US refining slowed significantly during the cold weather. Read More…
Light Crude Oil Futures (Weekly Chart): Light Crude Oil Futures (Daily): Key Levels and Analysis: Trade Considerations: Market Sentiment:
Weekly Chart The weekly chart shows a strong uptrend with the Relative Strength Index (RSI) reading above 60, this is still strong bullish momentum. The volume on the weekly has been consistent as the trend continues to make higher highs. For traders looking to join the uptrend, a pullback toward the RSI-based Moving Average (MA) Read More…
Oil prices rose on Wednesday due to rising tensions in the Middle East that could lead to tighter supply. At the same time, a surprise drop in gasoline stocks indicated an increase in demand. Aggregate open interest in crude (Source: ICE, CME) Investors are buying more oil futures, expecting tighter supply and higher prices. Israel Read More…
Weekly Chart: The price action is hovering above an established multi-year support zone that is the main point for the bull’s case. The Alligator indicator shows the Jaw, Teeth, and Lips converging, signaling a potential consolidation phase. However, with the price maintaining levels above the Alligator’s Lips, we maintain a bullish outlook. The RSI is Read More…
Oil fell on Wednesday due to poor economic activity data from China and a higher-than-expected increase in US crude oil inventories. According to data released on Wednesday, manufacturing activity in China dropped for the fourth month in January. China is a leading oil importer. Therefore, a decline in economic activity in the country means a Read More…
