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 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 Slips to Near $68.00 on Disappointment Over Chinese Stimulus, Stronger US Dollar
WTI Slips to Near $68.00 on Disappointment Over Chinese Stimulus, Stronger US Dollar West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, trades around $68.00 on Tuesday as it faces downward pressure from concerns about trade tensions and weak demand growth in China. Fears are mounting that the Trump administration’s plans for new tariffs could […]
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 Drops Near $67.50 as Middle East Risk Premium Eases
WTI Drops Near $67.50 as Middle East Risk Premium Eases West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $67.55 on Tuesday, with prices falling as concerns over a major Middle Eastern conflict diminish. This decline follows Israel’s recent military strikes on Iran’s installations, which avoided oil or nuclear sites, signaling limited […]
WTI Inches Higher to $70.50 Amid US Oil Stock Decline
WTI Inches Higher to $70.50 Amid US Oil Stock Decline West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices continue to rise for the second consecutive day, trading around $70.40 per barrel during Friday’s Asian session. The upward momentum in oil prices is primarily driven by an unexpected drop in US crude oil inventories. The Energy Information […]
WTI Crude Oil Holds Modest Losses Above $70, Bearish Bias Persists
WTI Crude Oil Holds Modest Losses Above $70, Bearish Bias Persists West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices struggle to maintain momentum after a modest rebound from the $69.25 region, a two-week low. During Wednesday’s Asian session, WTI is trading around $70.25, down by 0.30% for the day, and appears vulnerable to further declines. Despite […]
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 Holds Steady Around $75, Poised for Second Consecutive Weekly Gain
WTI Holds Steady Around $75, Poised for Second Consecutive Weekly Gain West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices remain flat around the $75 per barrel mark during the Asian session on Friday, struggling to build on the previous day’s gains. Despite this pause, WTI is still on track to register its second straight weekly increase. […]
WTI Rises Above $76.50 Amid Concerns Over Middle East Oil Production Disruptions
WTI Rises Above $76.50 Amid Concerns Over Middle East Oil Production Disruptions West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading near $76.85 on Thursday, continuing its upward momentum as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East intensify. Concerns are growing that Israel may launch an attack on Iran’s oil infrastructure, escalating fears of […]
WTI Surges Above $70 as Iran Missile Strike on Israel Sparks Fears in Global Oil Markets
WTI Surges Above $70 as Iran Missile Strike on Israel Sparks Fears in Global Oil Markets West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, climbed to around $70.65 on Wednesday. The surge comes after Iran launched missiles at Israel, raising concerns about potential disruptions in oil supply from the region. Iran fired over 200 […]
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 Falls to Around $72.50 as OPEC+ Plans Production Increase
WTI Falls to Around $72.50 as OPEC+ Plans Production Increase West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices have declined for the second consecutive session, trading near $72.50 per barrel during Monday’s Asian trading hours. This downward trend is largely attributed to reports that the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and their allies (OPEC+) are […]
WTI Crude Oil Remains Below $75.50 Amid Chinese Demand Concerns
WTI Crude Oil Remains Below $75.50 Amid Chinese Demand Concerns West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices are hovering around $75.30 per barrel during the Asian session on Monday, pressured by concerns over weakened demand from China, the world’s top oil importer. Recent data from China revealed that Industrial Production increased by 5.1% year-on-year in […]
WTI Nears $79 as Key US Economic Data Looms
WTI Nears $79 as Key US Economic Data Looms In the Asian trading session on Thursday, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil fell slightly to around $79.00 per barrel. Traders are closely monitoring upcoming economic reports, including today’s US Crude Oil Stocks Change report from the Energy Information Administration. Expectations are set for a drawdown […]
WTI Nears $78.50 as US Inflation Data, OPEC+ Meeting Loom
WTI Nears $78.50 as US Inflation Data, OPEC+ Meeting Loom West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices edged higher as traders anticipate the upcoming meeting of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies, including Russia (OPEC+), scheduled for June 2. The meeting will address whether to extend the current voluntary output cuts of […]
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 […]