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Crude oil analysis – February 21, 2024

Technical levels and factors on Brent discussed in this article, ahead of the publication of global PMIs and crude inventories data, which could provide catalyst for a potential breakout.

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February 22, 2024 02:30 AM
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Crude Oil Analysis: WTI, Brent Bounce, OPEC+ Uncertainty Remains

The tail risks of a failure for OPEC+ to reach an agreement is on the rise, presenting an underappreciated potential for even more volatility in the crude oil market...

Crude Oil Analysis: WTI, Brent Gain Ground Ahead of OPEC+

Both WTI and Brent crude oil could rally further from here after breaking out of their bearish channels...

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November 21, 2023 07:26 AM

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Crude Oil Analysis: WTI and Brent Dump to Multi-Month Lows

The bullish supply-demand picture from the third quarter has reversed, driving crude oil prices sharply lower so far this week

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Crude oil outlook: OPEC gap finally closed

While I am waiting for a technical reversal signal for confirmation, fundamentally my crude oil outlook is bullish.

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What are the most traded commodities?

The most traded commodities are energy sources like oil and gas, plus metals such as gold and agricultural products. Here we break down the top ten most traded commodities and explain how each one is traded.

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OPEC+ agrees to a 2,000,000bpd cut!

How much higher will Brent Crude go? It may depend of the size of the energy crisis that is brewing throughout Europe, as well as the extend to any type of price cap placed on Russian oil.

October 6, 2022 02:50 AM
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OPEC+ agrees to a 2,000,000bpd cut!

How much higher will Brent Crude go? It may depend of the size of the energy crisis that is brewing throughout Europe, as well as the extend to any type of price cap placed on Russian oil.

October 6, 2022 02:50 AM

Oil unlikely to hold rebound as recession fears intensify

A sharp slowdown in the global economy is now inevitable…

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June 23, 2022 10:14 PM
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Lira slumps further as crude oil nears $122

Lira slumps further as crude oil nears $122

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Oil prices rally again, piles further misery on lira

Rising oil prices have been great news for oil producers and bad for almost everyone else, not least turkey.

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May 17, 2022 10:06 PM
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The global energy crisis - when will it abate and what does it mean for oil?

As economies recovered from the pandemic hit, soaring demand, combined with a supply crunch sent energy markets reeling. Oil and gas prices surged to multi-year highs before falling. Will the energy crisis ease in 2022? And what will this mean for oil prices?

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May 12, 2022 05:40 PM
Energy

OPEC+ set for existing deal despite China, overcompliance concerns

The OPEC and its allies (OPEC+) are continuing to slowly relax the output cuts they introduced in 2020

Crude rallies as EU unveils plan to ban Russian oil imports

The plan will see Russian supply of crude oil phased out within six months and crude products by the end of the year

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Crude Oil jumps as Germany says ok to oil embargo

As the EU prepares for an embargo of Russian oil, price has gone bid.

April 29, 2022 04:19 AM
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Oil off 7-year highs, $100 still in sight, Nord Stream 2 halted

Oil has eased from 7 year highs. Energy supply disruption fears remain front and central as Germany puts the brakes on Nord Stream 2. US - Iran talks nearing the end game.

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February 23, 2022 05:18 AM
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OPEC Preview: Is Oil on its way to $100 even with a 400,000bpd increase?

With geopolitical tensions building in Russia, even an “as expected” result may not be able to keep oil prices from continuing to rise.

February 1, 2022 08:13 AM

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WTI Crude and Brent Crude break out to highest levels since 2014

Demand is robust and OPEC+ continues to have supply issues from some member countries. Will this allow oil to continue higher?

January 21, 2022 12:54 AM

European Open: Equities bounce on Omicron fatigue

There’s only so much misery traders can take, and that appears to be 3-day given how futures markets and Asian indices are all higher overnight.

European Open: Brent Looks to Reclaim $84.0

Oil prices were higher overnight after Aramco raised their official selling price for crude, helping brent to rise to a 2-day high.

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With OPEC leaving output unchanged, what’s next for USD/CAD?

As demand for energy increases and OPEC supply remains constant, WTI and Brent oil prices should continue to increase as USD/CAD continues to decrease

October 6, 2021 05:40 AM
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What is driving the U.K. fuel panic and what comes next for BP?

Covid, amongst other things, has highlighted the delicate nature of global supply chains built for efficiencies over reliability.

September 28, 2021 08:35 AM
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European Open: Social Democrats Narrowly Win German Election

After a very close contest, the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) narrowly won the German election, putting them in power for the first time in 16 years. Well, kind of.

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September 27, 2021 11:14 AM