Oil prices held near recent lows as market participants worried about the impact of Trump’s tariff and energy policies on supply and demand. At the same time, investors waited for data and the FOMC policy meeting to provide more clues on the future of monetary policy in the US. Oil futures (Source: ICE, Nymex) Since Read More…
Oil prices eased on Thursday after reaching new highs in the previous session due to an unexpected draw in US crude inventories. At the same time, the Biden administration announced more sanctions on Russia that could tighten supply. Meanwhile, a ceasefire deal in Gaza weighed on prices. WTI vs crude stocks (Source: Nymex, EIA) Data Read More…
Introduction Trading gaps are a common pattern in trading and markets, but not many traders know how to trade them correctly. First, we must begin with: What causes them? What are their features? And most importantly, how can you use them to make profitable trades? In this guide, we’ll answer all of those questions and Read More…
Oil prices plunged over 1% on Wednesday due to a strong US dollar and a bigger-than-expected increase in US gasoline inventories. The dollar strengthened after reports that Trump would take aggressive measures to ensure his tariff policies are implemented. Data on Wednesday from the Energy Information Administration revealed that gasoline stocks rose by 6.3 million Read More…
On January 9, 2025, the United States will observe a National Day of Mourning to honor former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on December 29 at the age of 100. In recognition of this solemn occasion, there will be adjustments to trading schedules that traders must pay attention to. U.S. Equity Markets: Interest Rates Read More…
Introduction Since our previous analysis on January 2, 2025, crude oil futures (CL) have rallied as anticipated, breaking above the consolidation range and climbing toward key resistance levels. With today’s price action hovering near critical technical zones, let’s analyze the probabilities for the next directional move in crude oil futures. Technical Analysis Overview Key Developments Read More…
