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Crude oil analysis Strong Chinese demand fuels rally
Crude oil analysis: China set to import record volumes of Russian oil in March, as oil extends weekly breakout ahead of a busy week for financial markets.
Crude oil analysis: WTI breaks $80 barrier
Factors supporting oil price include optimism over China, bullish forecast from IEA and general strength in commodities.
WTI crude oil looks set to break $80: Asian Open – March 14, 2024
After several weeks of choppy trading conditions, momentum has turned higher on WTI crude oil and a breakout above $80 is on the radar.
AUD/USD, ASX 200 pause for breath ahead of US CPI: Asian Open
With traders eager to price in Fed cuts, today’s US CPI could bolster the US dollar and see AUD/USD and the ASX 200 pull back further if the data comes in too hot.
Crude oil outlook: WTI briefly rises above $80
Crude oil outlook boosted from multiple sources today, including a weaker US dollar, a bigger than expected crude product draw, and positive risk sentiment after China set ambitious growth target
Crude oil analysis: WTI looks poised to extend gains despite weak start
What does OPEC’s decision mean for oil prices is discussed in this article. We also take a look at the WTI chart, with technical analysis pointing higher. But bullish momentum needs to resume and fast.
Crude Oil Forecast: WTI tests 3-Month Highs Near 80.00 – Will We Break Out?
This week will be a key one for WTI, with a bullish break above 80.00 potentially setting the stage for a quick continuation toward the mid-80.00s.
WTI crude oil bulls eye a break to $80
WTI crude oil has managed to rise mostly as a function of short covering. And whilst it looks set to make a break for $80, a fresh catalyst may be required before we should expect runaway gains.
AUD, NZD in focus for AU CPI and RBNZ meeting: Asian Open
Data finally begins to pick up for the week with an AU CPI report and RBNZ meeting, which places NZD/USD and AUD/NZD into focus.
WTI Crude Oil Forecast: Rejected at Resistance but Bullish Structure Remains
Oil prices have been very range-bound over the past few months but breakout potential remains as WTI has built an ascending triangle inside of the recent range.
Gold rises on renewed Fed-cut bets, crude oil falters at resistance
Soft inflation figures from Canada and a poll of economists backing a June Fed cut sent gold higher on Wednesday, as traders refreshed their dovish bets. Crude oil has also faltered once more at a key resistance area.
Crude oil outlook: WTI could reach $80
Factors that oil investors will be focusing on this week are discussed in this article, but in short, the risks remained skewed to upside despite despite choppy recent price action.
EUR/USD falters at 1.08 on CPI-eve, USD/JPY remains buoyant: Asian Open
EUR/USD snapped a 4-day winning Streak around a key resistance zone, and USD/JPY traded less than 50-pips from 150 ahead of a key YS CPI report.
EUR/USD, US dollar, Dow Jones, crude oil analysis: COT report
Traders increased their bearish exposure to EUR/USD futures at their fastest pace in 20 months last week, and large speculators increased their net-long exposure to US dollar index futures despite being on the cusp of flipping to net-short exposure the week prior.
Crude oil drifts into pivotal level, bears circle gold: European Open
WTI crude is trying to rise for a third day in line with my bullish bias, although resistance nearby hints at a pullback at the least. Momentum for gold has turned lower, and it looks like bears may not quite be done yet.
WTI crude oil looks stretched around its cycle lows
Crude oil prices fell over 10% in just five days, from the Jan 29th high to Monday’s low. And with support on hand, its downside potential could be limited over the near term.
Crude oil bulls eyeing key support following largest three-day plunge in months
Crude oil finished last week nursing its largest three-day decline since October, sliding 7.1% despite escalating geopolitical tensions. But with US and UK forces bombing Iranian-backed militia targets in Yemen, Iraq and Syria over the weekend, grounds for a bounce may be increasing.
US dollar rallies, S&P 500, Dow Jones and Nasdaq tumble post FOMC
The Fed held rates and ruled out a March cut, which saw the S&P 500 suffer its worst day since September, the Nasdaq 100 falling around -1.8% and the Dow Jones form a bearish outside day at its record high. USD/JPY still looks good for a run to 150 to my technical eyes.
WTI technical analysis: Crude oil turns positive - Technical Tuesday
Crude oil is already supported on raised geopolitical risks but now we also have improved demand outlook, after the IMF raised its global GDP forecasts thanks to a resilient US economy and fiscal support from China.
Unseasonal inventory plunge has crude oil bulls eyeing upside
Traders have been searching for evidence of market tightness in crude oil for months, wondering when production and export cuts from OPEC and Russia would filter through to visible inventories. Perhaps they just found it.
Crude oil outlook boosted by geopolitics and easing demand fears
Crude oil outlook boosted by Middle East conflict while strengthening data reduces demand fears. The US attacks on targeted "Iran-affiliated groups" in Iraq have been condemned as "contributing to a reckless escalation" in the crisis. WTI technical levels to watch include $75 on the downside now.
Crude oil analysis: WTI hits $75 - Technical Tuesday, January 23, 2024
WTI hits $75.00 resistance again, as geopolitics support oil on dips. But crude oil faces some key risks, including weaker demand outlook and strengthening US dollar
GBP/JPY teases 2015 high post BOJ, Crude oil eyes $77: European open
The US dollar and yen were the weakest FX majors during the Asian session, following reports of China stimulus and no change in policy from the BOJ. GBP/JPY has probed a key resistance level and crude oil shows the potential to extend yesterday's gains.