The Russian Central Bank surprised markets on Friday by maintaining its key interest rate at 21%, contrary to widespread expectations of a 2-percentage-point hike. Analysts had anticipated a rate increase to 23%, but the bank justified its decision by citing the effectiveness of recent tightening measures in curbing inflationary pressures. …
Read More »Oil stable below resistance 18/12/2024
US crude oil futures experienced a sharp decline in the previous trading session, reaching a low of $68.84 per barrel. From a technical perspective, the outlook leans negative, supported by clear bearish signals from the Relative Strength Index, which remains below the 50 midline. Furthermore, trading remains stable below the …
Read More »Oil Prices Dip Amid China Demand Woes, Caution Ahead of Fed Decision
Oil prices edged lower on Tuesday as renewed demand concerns in China weighed on sentiment, while investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s final policy decision of the year. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell 11 cents to $70.60 a barrel (as of 0802 GMT). Brent …
Read More »Could Trump’s drilling plan cut fuel prices and fix inflation?
President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to lower consumer prices that have soared since the pandemic, explaining how he would do so by repeating a simple mantra: “Drill, baby, drill.” He is expected to speed drilling permits that took an average of 258 days to complete during the Biden administration, hold …
Read More »Oil Futures Pull Back Amid Profit-Taking, Sanction Risks, and Fed Meeting Anticipation
Oil futures eased slightly on Monday after reaching their highest levels in weeks, as traders booked profits ahead of the Federal Reserve’s final policy meeting of the year. Despite the decline, prices remain supported by fears of supply disruptions linked to potential U.S. sanctions on major oil exporters like Russia …
Read More »Oil may repeat attempts to rise 16/12/2024
Mixed trading dominated the movements of US crude oil futures, with prices reaching the initial target highlighted in the previous technical report at 71.10, and recording a high of $71.38 per barrel. From a technical perspective, the 240-minute chart indicates that prices are currently stabilizing above the minor support level …
Read More »Crude oil swings around $70 ahead of hoped weekly gains
Crude oil prices have recently seen a surge, pushing crude oil futures above the $70 per barrel mark. While this upward trend is fueled by factors like OPEC+ production cuts and geopolitical tensions, a closer look reveals a more complex picture. The recent rally in oil prices is a testament …
Read More »Oil Markets Stumble as Supply Concerns Overshadow Demand Hopes
Oil prices retreated this week, unable to sustain the momentum from the previous day’s rally. A confluence of factors, including a downward revision to global oil demand forecasts by OPEC, a strengthening US Dollar, and ample supply prospects, weighed on market sentiment. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) …
Read More »Oil extends gains 12/12/2024
US crude oil futures experienced significant upward momentum, breaking the pivotal resistance level of $68.60 to achieve the anticipated targets from the previous session, reaching $70.50 per barrel. Technical Analysis A closer examination of the 4-hour chart reveals: Support Levels: The price currently holds above minor support at $69.60, with …
Read More »Oil Prices Edge Higher on China’s Policy Signals and Demand Optimism
Oil prices rose on Wednesday as market optimism grew regarding potential demand recovery in China, the world’s largest crude importer, following Beijing’s announcement of a significant monetary policy shift aimed at spurring economic growth. Market Overview Brent Crude Futures: Up 24 cents (0.3%) to $72.43 a barrel by 0730 GMT. …
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