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 …
Read More »EIA Raises Forecast for Global Oil Demand Growth
EIA Raises Forecast for Global Oil Demand Growth In a recent statement, the US Energy Administration (EIA) announced a revised forecast for global crude oil demand, indicating an increase in growth projections for both 2024 and 2025. According to the statement released on Tuesday, the EIA anticipates a growth of …
Read More »Oil Prices Rise Amid Stable US Production Outlook
Steady US Production Forecasts Boost Oil Market Confidence Oil prices saw a modest uptick on Wednesday, fueled by optimistic projections regarding the stability of US oil production growth over the coming years. This positive outlook has helped alleviate concerns surrounding potential oversupply in the market, providing some relief to investors …
Read More »Oil touches the first target 7/2/2024
US Crude Oil Futures Surge, Meeting Expected Targets The anticipated upward trajectory in US crude oil futures contracts materialized as forecasted, with prices reaching and surpassing the initial target outlined in our previous technical analysis, touching $73.60 and soaring to a peak of $73.78 per barrel. Technical Analysis: Positive Signals …
Read More »China’s imports of key commodities make a strong new year start
China’s imports of major commodities have made a strong start to the new year. However, caution is needed due to the potential influence of the Lunar New Year holidays, which fall entirely in February this year. This could have boosted imports of crude oil, liquefied natural gas (LNG), thermal coal, …
Read More »Oil gets a temporary positive signal 6/2/2024
Analysis of Market Movements and Technical Indicators US crude oil futures contracts experienced mixed trading dynamics during the previous session, oscillating between upward and downward movements. The price fluctuated within a range, reaching its lowest point at $71.43 and concluding daily trading at approximately $72.74 per barrel. Market Dynamics Mixed …
Read More »Oil climbs as traders digest geopolitical developments
Oil prices climbed by nearly a dollar per barrel on Monday, on concerns that Middle Eastern tensions and Russia’s escalating invasion of Ukraine could limit world supplies.Brent crude prices closed at $78.22 per barrel, up 66 cents (0.9%), while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures settled at $72.78 per barrel, …
Read More »The Global Financial Pulse – Weekly Recap
The past week proved to be a rollercoaster for global financial markets, dominated by pivotal events that shaped the economic landscape. From the Evergrande saga to pivotal interest rate decisions and robust US job data, here’s a comprehensive breakdown of the week that was. American Interest – The Fed’s Pause …
Read More »Oil breaks support and negativity remains 2/2/2024
US crude oil futures witnessed mixed trading during the previous session, experiencing fluctuations between upward and downward movements. The price ranged from its lowest point at $73.74 to the highest near $79.00 per barrel. A detailed analysis of the 4-hour chart reveals the simple moving averages exerting downward pressure on …
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