OPEC’s new secretary general Haitham al-Ghais said on Thursday that he was relatively optimistic on the oil market outlook for 2023 and added that the world was dealing with economic pressures of inflation in a very good way.“I want to be very clear about it – we could cut production …
Read More »Oil: finds support 18/8/2022
Negative trading dominated the US crude oil futures prices within the expected bearish context, during which we targeted 85.00, to be satisfied by recording the lowest level at 85.40. Technically, the current oil movements show a bullish tendency after finding a good support floor near 86.00 accompanied by positive signs …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session – Wednesday August 17
The US dollar finished Wednesday higher against most major rival currencies on Wednesday, despite suffering a near-term retreat following the release of the FOMC Minutes. The US dollar posted modest advances against safe-haven currencies, with USD/CHF trading around 0.9510 and USD/JPY at 135.00.Gold trades at $1,762.70 per ounce at the …
Read More »Saudi Arabia’s crude oil exports rise in June
The International Energy Forum said on Wednesday, citing data from the Joint Organizations Data Initiative (JODI), that Saudi Arabia’s crude exports in June rose to 7.20 million barrels per day from 7.050 million in May. The data showed that demand for Saudi crude rose 364,000 barrels per day to 2.79 …
Read More »Oil falls to six-month low as recession fears grow
Oil prices fell on Wednesday to their lowest level in six months, as fears of a global recession that would dampen demand overshadowed a report showing a decline in US crude and gasoline stocks. Brent crude futures were down 44 cents, or 0.5 percent, at $91.90 a barrel by 0815 …
Read More »Oil: negative pressure is still 17/8/2022
American crude oil achieved the first official target within the expected bearish path at the price of 86.40, recording as low as $85.75 per barrel. Technically, the daily trend is still bearish, with the continuation of the negative pressure of the simple moving averages, in addition to the price stability …
Read More »Oil extends losses as demand outlook continues to weaken
Oil prices fell on Tuesday after disappointing economic data from China, the largest crude buyer, revived fears of a global recession. Brent crude futures fell 73 cents, or 0.8 percent, to $ 94.37 a barrel by 0313 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell 44 cents, or 0.5 percent, …
Read More »Oil faces strong selling 16/8/2022
US crude oil futures price movements witnessed a noticeable decline by more than 4.0%, recording its lowest level during the previous session’s trading of 86.85. Technically, we find that the intraday movements of oil are trying to recover with the momentum indicator getting some positive signs. Still, the 50-day simple …
Read More »Responding to EU nuclear draft, Iran seeks US flexibility
Iran responded to the European Union’s “final” draft text to save a 2015 nuclear deal on Monday, an EU official said, as the Iranian foreign minister called on the United States to show flexibility to resolve three remaining issues.While Washington has said, per Reuters, it is ready to quickly seal …
Read More »What Could Chinese Dull Economic Data Mean For Commodities?
Commodities traders are sitting on edge of their seats following the latest batch of Chinese economic data. Almost all commodity-related assets have been impacted. For example; oil prices plummeted by nearly 5% in early trading on Monday.In commodities, WTI drifts 3.5% lower to trade around $88, but at the time …
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