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 …
Read More »Weekly Recap: US Jobs data slams Wallstreet shares amid earnings anticipation
Last week was eventful, marked by a series of significant developments. These included policy directions anticipated from President-elect Donald Trump’s administration, future paths for central banks, particularly the Federal Reserve, and the impact of key US economic releases. The Eurozone has seen significant developments, particularly CPI front. Several European leaders …
Read More »Oil needs positive stimulus to continue rising 3/1/2025
US crude oil futures posted notable gains during the previous session, aligning with the positive outlook outlined in the prior report. The price reached the official target of 73.00, recording a high of $73.69 per barrel. Technical Outlook:The technical indicators continue to favor a bullish bias. The simple moving averages …
Read More »Oil may extend gains 2/1/2025
US crude oil futures maintained an upward trajectory in line with the positive outlook outlined in the previous report, successfully reaching the anticipated target of $72.20 and recording a peak of $72.25 per barrel. Technical Outlook:The bullish bias remains dominant, supported by positive momentum from the simple moving averages and …
Read More »Despite Daily Gains, Oil Prices End Year with Losses On 2025’s Uncertainties
Oil prices concluded 2024 with a second consecutive year of losses, despite a modest increase on Tuesday. While Brent crude futures and US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude saw slight gains, they remain below their year-end 2023 levels, indicating a subdued market.The subdued price environment reflects a confluence of factors. …
Read More »Oil starts positively 30/12/2024
US crude oil futures regained upward momentum, starting the day positively and reaching an intraday high of $70.70 per barrel during early trading. Technical Analysis: Positive signals from the 14-day momentum indicator, coupled with support from the simple moving averages, favor continued upward movement. With intraday stability above $70.00, and …
Read More »Weekly Recap: A Rocky Year’s Finish
The US stock market experienced a decline in the holiday-shortened week, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite declining by 1.1% and 1.5% respectively largely due to the performance of the communication services and information technology sectors. However, US Treasury yields have continued to rise, surpassing the 4.6% mark, largely …
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