The most recent technical analysis report suggests that triggering selling positions hinges on breaking the 73.30 level, potentially initiating a downward trajectory for oil. In this scenario, the initial targets lie at 72.50, with the possibility of reaching its lowest point at $71.30 per barrel. From a technical standpoint, our …
Read More »Financial Markets’ Weekly Recap, December 24-28
A few days ahead of the end of the 2023 trading year, the USD/JPY pair was back in the 141.00 level. Following the holidays, the US dollar had a thin week, ending the trading year on Friday with a 0.3% decline versus the Japanese yen.There was an annual loss of …
Read More »Oil prices are set to end the year down 10 percent due to concerns about demand
As 2023 comes to a close, oil prices are poised to mark their first annual decline in two years, experiencing a roughly ten percent drop. Geopolitical concerns, production cuts, and global efforts to curb inflation have contributed to significant price fluctuations throughout the year. Current Oil Prices: Brent crude futures …
Read More »Oil Prices Rise Amid Middle East Tensions
Oil prices experienced an early uptick in Asian trading on Thursday, driven by persistent concerns over escalating tensions in the Middle East. These apprehensions overshadowed earlier worries about shipping traffic disruption, as some international shipping companies resumed activities in the Red Sea. Market Movement:Brent crude futures advanced by 0.3 percent, …
Read More »Oil is hovering around support 28/12/2023
US crude oil futures prices witnessed a downward trend during the previous trading session, invalidating the expected bullish scenario in which we relied on trading bases above 73.70 at the time of writing the technical report. Technically, by looking at the 4-hour time frame chart, we find that oil prices …
Read More »Oil stabilizes and all eyes are on developments in the Red Sea
Oil prices maintained stability on December 27 as investors closely monitored developments in the Red Sea, where major shipping companies resumed transit despite ongoing attacks and heightened tension in the Middle East. Brent crude futures experienced a slight dip of 0.1%, falling 5 cents to $81.02 per barrel, while US …
Read More »Oil is recording notable gains 27/12/2023
US crude oil futures exhibited a significant uptrend in the previous trading session, leveraging robust support around $73.20 and reaching a peak of $76.14 per barrel. Technical indicators, including the positive alignment of simple moving averages and encouraging signals from the Relative Strength Index (RSI), contribute to the optimistic outlook. …
Read More »Oil climbs amid Red Sea attacks, Fed’s rate cut expectations
Tuesday saw a more than 2% increase in oil prices, reaching their highest point since December 1. Concerns about potential interruptions to oil shipments were raised by recent attacks on ships in the Red Sea.Expected Fed interest rate reduction, which might spur economic growth and increase demand for energy, also …
Read More »Russian Finance Minister: The budget deficit will reach about 1.5% of GDP in 2023
:Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov recently announced on state television that the projected budget deficit for 2023 is set to reach approximately 2.9 trillion rubles, equivalent to $31.6 billion, or about 1.5% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Siluanov highlighted that both expenditures and revenues exceeded initial expectations, attributing …
Read More »Oil stabilizes, eyes are on the Middle East and US interest rate cuts
Oil prices experienced a subtle shift on Tuesday, with investor attention split between heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the optimism surrounding potential interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve. These factors contribute to a delicate equilibrium, impacting global economic growth and influencing oil demand. Market Dynamics: …
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