WTI Crude Oil Struggles Near $72.00, 100-Day SMA Holds as Key Support
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices fell from a one-week high on Tuesday, attracting sellers for the second straight session. The commodity trades at $72.00, barely above last week’s one-month low and close to the important 100-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) support. US Tariff Delay Weighs on Oil Prices US President Donald Trump has […]
WTI Drops Toward $74.00 as Trump Pressures OPEC to Lower Oil Prices
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, trades near $74.10 on Friday, continuing its downward trend after US President Donald Trump urged Saudi Arabia and the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to reduce oil prices. Uncertainty surrounding Trump’s proposed tariffs and energy policies adds to the pressure on WTI. Speaking at […]
WTI Falls Near $75.50 as Trump Plans to Boost Output and Impose Tariffs
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the benchmark for US crude oil, is trading near $75.55 on Wednesday, retreating as US President Donald Trump announces plans to expand domestic oil and gas production and impose tariffs on key trading partners. On Monday, Trump declared a national energy emergency, granting authority to fast-track approvals for oil, gas, and […]
WTI Crude Oil Prices Dip Below $68.50 Amid Stronger USD and Anticipation of OPEC+ Meeting
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil is trading near $68.25 on Monday, pressured by a strengthening US Dollar (USD) and ongoing market uncertainty. A firmer USD, which makes USD-denominated commodities like oil more expensive for holders of other currencies, weighs heavily on crude prices. Key Factors Impacting WTI Prices Stronger USD and Federal Reserve Outlook: […]
WTI Steadies Above $68.50 Amid Surprise Crude Draw and Ceasefire Developments
WTI Steadies Above $68.50 Amid Surprise Crude Draw and Ceasefire Developments West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $68.65 as of Wednesday. The price remains stable, supported by an unexpected draw in US crude inventories, which offsets the potential bearish impact of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah. Trading […]
WTI Declines to $71.50 as Stronger US Dollar Pressures Oil Prices
WTI Declines to $71.50 as Stronger US Dollar Pressures Oil Prices West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil is trading around $71.45 on Thursday, edging lower due to the rise in the US Dollar (USD) following Republican candidate Donald Trump’s win in the U.S. presidential election. The stronger USD has put downward pressure on USD-denominated commodities, […]
WTI Struggles Below $70 Amid Demand Concerns and USD Strength
WTI Struggles Below $70 Amid Demand Concerns and USD Strength West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices are hovering just below the $70.00 mark during Tuesday’s Asian session, remaining in a tight range around $69.70-$69.75. The commodity has struggled to build on the previous day’s modest gains and stays near the three-week low it touched […]
WTI Crude Drops Near $74 After China Inflation Data
WTI Crude Drops Near $74 After China Inflation Data West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil prices extended losses for a second consecutive session on Monday, falling to around $74.10 per barrel during Asian trading hours. The decline of over 1% comes in the wake of weaker-than-expected inflation data from China for September, which was released on […]
WTI Breaks Below $69.50 Amid Potential Libyan Dispute Resolution
WTI Breaks Below $69.50 Amid Potential Libyan Dispute Resolution West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil prices extended their losses for the second consecutive day, trading around $69.40 per barrel during the Asian session on Wednesday. This decline is attributed to the potential resolution of a political dispute that had halted Libyan oil exports, alongside concerns over […]
WTI Crude Oil Prices Remain Steady Below $73 Amid US Recession Concerns and Easing Supply Fears
WTI Crude Oil Prices Remain Steady Below $73 Amid US Recession Concerns and Easing Supply Fears West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices are struggling to build on Thursday’s rebound from a two-week low near the mid-$71 range, trading in a narrow band around $72.75 during Friday’s Asian session. The commodity remains nearly flat for […]
Oil Edges Higher Ahead of Weekly Stockpile Reports
Oil Edges Higher Ahead of Weekly Stockpile Reports Oil prices are trading relatively flat on Wednesday after experiencing sharp declines over the past three sessions. The stabilization follows reports that a tanker in the Red Sea was attacked by Houthi rebels. Delta Tankers confirmed that its vessel, Sounion, sustained minor damage in the attack. This […]
WTI Trades with Modest Losses Below $77.00, Downside Potential Limited
WTI Trades with Modest Losses Below $77.00, Downside Potential Limited West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices are struggling to build on the previous day’s rebound from weekly lows, trading with a slight negative bias during the Asian session on Friday. The commodity is currently around the $76.70 mark, down 0.25% for the day, but […]
Oil Retreats as Markets Shift Focus to Demand Concerns
Oil Retreats as Markets Shift Focus to Demand Concerns Oil prices declined on Tuesday, ending a five-day rally as the market shifted its focus back to concerns over demand, following OPEC’s recent downward revision of its 2024 demand growth forecast due to weaker expectations in China. Global benchmark Brent crude futures dropped by 57 cents, […]
USD/CAD Struggles to Gain Momentum Near 1.3750 Amid Rising Crude Oil Prices; Focus Shifts to US PPI Data
USD/CAD Struggles to Gain Momentum Near 1.3750 Amid Rising Crude Oil Prices; Focus Shifts to US PPI Data The USD/CAD pair is trading slightly stronger near 1.3740 during the Asian session on Tuesday, with traders largely adopting a cautious stance ahead of key US economic data releases. The US Producer Price Index (PPI) is the […]
WTI Dips Below $79 After Hawkish Fed Comments
WTI Dips Below $79 After Hawkish Fed Comments West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil prices continued their downward trend, settling around $78.90 per barrel during Tuesday’s Asian trading session. Despite significant geopolitical developments, including the death of Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash and health concerns about Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz, the […]
USD/CAD Drops as US Dollar Weakens and Oil Prices Fall
USD/CAD Drops as US Dollar Weakens and Oil Prices Fall The USD/CAD currency pair ended its five-day rally, settling at around 1.3820 during the Asian trading session on Wednesday. This shift was primarily due to a modest correction in the US Dollar (USD), which exerted downward pressure on the pair. Despite this, declining crude oil […]
WTI Remains Under $85.50 Amid Concerns Over Inflation
WTI Remains Under $85.50 Amid Concerns Over Inflation Western Texas Intermediate (WTI), the benchmark for U.S. crude oil, lingered around $85.00 per barrel on Friday, reflecting a subdued trading environment amid inflationary concerns. The price of WTI dipped slightly as expectations for imminent U.S. interest rate cuts diminished due to persistently high inflation rates. This […]