In the pulse of the financial world, the spotlight of the past week fell squarely on key US economic indicators, particularly inflation data, igniting a flurry of activity and recalibration across markets. Inflation Insights Headline US inflation for January came in at 3.1%, a modest improvement that fell slightly short …
Read More »Oil building on support 16/2/2024
Support Holds Strong:The support level at 75.50, highlighted in the previous technical report, proved effective in halting the downward momentum of US crude oil futures prices. It is emphasized that the resumption of the downward trend hinges upon breaching this critical support level. Technical Analysis Insights:A closer examination of oil …
Read More »Oil Gives up its Gains 15/2/2024
US Crude Oil Futures Reach Target Before Facing Resistance US crude oil futures prices surged to achieve the initial upward target as anticipated in the previous technical report, hitting a peak of $78.74 per barrel, surpassing the first milestone at $78.55. Technical Analysis Highlights: During the trading session, oil prices …
Read More »Oil touches the desired target 14/2/2024
US crude oil futures maintained a positive trajectory in the previous technical report, reaching the target price of $78.10 and hitting a high of $78.44 per barrel. Technically, the outlook remains optimistic, with the price receiving consistent support from simple moving averages, contributing to an upward trend. Additionally, positive signals …
Read More »OPEC Upgrades Economic Growth and Oil Demand Outlook
In its latest monthly report, OPEC has revised its global economic growth forecasts upward for 2024 and 2025, projecting a more optimistic outlook with expectations set at 2.7% and 2.9% respectively. On the oil front, OPEC maintains a steady outlook for global oil demand growth, with projections holding firm at …
Read More »Oil is looking for an opportunity to expand gains 13/2/2024
Record Highs and Technical Optimism In the previous trading session, US crude oil futures soared, reaching a peak of $77.08 per barrel. Technically, a positive outlook prevails, supported by consistent movement within an ascending price channel depicted on the 4-hour chart, alongside encouraging signals from the simple moving averages. Preferred …
Read More »Oil Prices Dip in Asian Trading Amid Easing Middle East Tensions
In early Asian trading on Monday, oil prices saw a slight decline following Israel’s announcement of the cessation of strikes on the southern Gaza Strip, providing some relief from concerns about potential disruptions to supplies from the Middle East. Here’s a closer look at the key developments shaping oil markets: …
Read More »Oil prices are heading for weekly gains
In the realm of global markets, oil prices surged in early Friday trading, poised for significant weekly gains against a backdrop of escalating tensions in the Middle East. The region’s geopolitical landscape has been tumultuous, with Israel rejecting a ceasefire proposal from the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), further fueling …
Read More »China’s Consumer Prices Continue Decline in January
Consumer prices in China persisted in their downward trajectory for the fourth consecutive month in January, highlighting the hurdles facing the world’s second-largest economy in its quest for robust recovery. Consumer Price Index Data: Decline Year-on-Year, Modest Uptick Monthly Data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Thursday revealed …
Read More »Oil touches the first target 8/2/2024
In the latest trading session, US crude oil futures contracts notched a significant milestone by hitting the initial target set at $74.00, culminating in a peak of $74.24 per barrel. Technical Analysis: Moving Averages and Relative Strength Index Signal Positivity A technical analysis reveals that simple moving averages are exerting …
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