U.S. crude oil futures continued their upward momentum for the third consecutive session, reaching a high of $73.11 per barrel. Technical Analysis On the 4-hour chart, a bullish crossover of the simple moving averages (SMA) supports the potential for further gains. However, Stochastic indicators suggest a loss of upward momentum, …
Read More »Oil awaits negative stimulus 18/2/2025
US Crude Oil (WTI) Technical Analysis US crude oil futures saw temporary positive movements, reaching $71.47 per barrel during this morning’s trading. Technical Outlook: Bearish Signals: The simple moving averages (SMA) continue to pressure the price from above. The Stochastic indicator is losing upward momentum, signaling potential weakness. Key Support …
Read More »Russia Holds Interest Rate at 21% as Rouble Strengthens
The Russian central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 21% during its board meeting on Friday, maintaining a tight monetary stance despite recent economic optimism fueled by improving U.S.-Russia relations. Key Takeaways from the Decision: The rate remains at 21%, a level set in October 2024 to combat …
Read More »Oil: Bearish Technical Structure 13/2/2025
US Crude Oil Price Analysis US crude oil declined sharply after failing to hold above $73.00 per barrel for an extended period. Technical Outlook: Bearish Indicators: The 4-hour chart shows clear selling pressure at the open. Negative crossover of simple moving averages is weighing on prices. A bearish technical structure …
Read More »Oil is trying to recover 11/2/2025
U.S. crude oil futures extended their gains, finding support at $70.90 and reaching a session high of $72.57 per barrel. Technical Outlook: The 4-hour chart shows that simple moving averages are supporting the price from below, offering a positive momentum boost. Oil has stabilized above $72.30, reinforcing the potential for …
Read More »Oil suffers huge losses 6/2/2025
WTI crude oil continues its losing streak for the third consecutive session, now testing the psychological support at $71.00. Technical Outlook: Moving averages exert downward pressure, reinforcing the bearish bias. Price remains below the previously broken support at 72.40, which has now turned into resistance. Key Levels to Watch: Bearish …
Read More »Oil touches official target 30/1/2025
A bearish trend dominated US crude oil futures, aligning with the previous technical outlook, as the price successfully touched the $72.30 target. Technical Outlook: Simple moving averages continue to pressure prices downward. The price remains below the previously broken support at $73.90, now acting as a resistance level. Key Levels …
Read More »Oil: Negative pressure persists 29/1/2025
Negative pressure continues to dominate U.S. crude oil futures, with prices reaching a low of $72.95 per barrel during the previous session. From a technical perspective, the 4-hour chart reveals a bearish head and shoulders formation, with the price remaining below 74.25, further pressured by negative signals from the simple …
Read More »Oil: Bearish Technical Structure 28/1/2025
A bearish trend dominated US crude oil futures prices during the early trading sessions this week, with prices reaching their lowest level at $72.42 per barrel. From a technical standpoint, examining the 4-hour chart reveals the formation of a bearish inverted head and shoulders pattern. Additionally, oil prices remain below …
Read More »Supertanker Freight Rates Surge Amid Expanded U.S. Sanctions on Russia’s Oil Industry
Freight rates for supertankers have soared following the latest U.S. sanctions targeting Russia’s oil exports. These measures have driven traders to secure alternative shipping routes and vessels to deliver crude supplies to major buyers such as China and India, industry sources reported. Key Drivers of Freight Rate Increases Sanctions on …
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