Crude oil (CL) futures
Fundamental Analysis

Oil Climbs as US Inflation Comes in Lower Than Expected

On Wednesday, oil prices rose, and benchmark Brent futures surpassed $80 per barrel, reaching a level not seen since May. This increase was due to US inflation data, which raised hopes that the Federal Reserve might reduce the number of interest rate hikes planned for the world’s largest economy.  Oil gains after US inflation (Source: Read More…

Technical Analysis

Bulls & bears clash as deadlock intensifies in Crude Oil futures (CL)

Technical analysis Parabolic curve:  There is continued support at the parabolic curve on the CL daily chart. We are now moving into a phase where the curve is moving upward. We will need to wait and see if price is going to follow this pattern. Support zone: There is a support zone at $68 which was formed Read More…

Crude oil (CL) futures
Fundamental Analysis

Oil Gains 3% on New Saudi and Russia Supply Cuts

On Wednesday, US crude oil surged approximately 3%, narrowing the price difference with the global benchmark Brent. This was a response to the supply cuts announced by Saudi Arabia and Russia on Monday.  Saudi Arabia, the largest crude exporter globally, declared an extension of its voluntary output reduction of 1 million barrels per day (bpd) Read More…

Convenience Yield and Backwardation
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…