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Oil prices were higher today gaining about 2% as Iraq voiced its support for OPEC+’s oil cuts ahead of the meeting a couple weeks from now. This caused some speculators to cover massive short positions. “This was the perfect technical storm. We came into this week with an almost record short position and now we’re […]
Oil prices were stronger today after falling off for the last couple sessions. Market fundamentals dominated trader sentiments through much of Thursday as fears of Middle East supply disruptions have eased, said Jim Burkhard, vice president and head of research for oil markets at S&P Global Commodity Insights. “The onset of the Israel-Hamas war does […]
Oil prices traded down further today to its lowest level in 3 months. The EIA report will be delayed until the 15th but according the API crude stocks had a huge build. The EIA said production will rise this year by slightly less than expected but petroleum consumption will fall by 300K/bpd. “The market is […]
Oil prices dived today to the lowest price since July as demand worries took center stage. Mixed Chinese economic data and rising OPEC esports helped ease fears about tight markets. “Traders will remain on high alert for signs of a wider conflict emerging in the region that could disrupt supplies, but it seems those fears […]
Oil prices were higher today after Saudi Arabia and Russia reaffirmed their commitment to extra voluntary oil supply cuts. “The announcement shows that Saudi has its shoulder to the wheel as it looks to tighten markets and increases prices,” John Kilduff, partner at Again Capital LLC in New York. The cuts could be extended into […]
“Contradictory little pieces of truth are a fact of life. But when we are willing to embrace and piece them together, we instantly discern them as different perspectives of the same enduring wisdom.” ― Tunde Salami Jobs Update Stocks closed higher on Friday of last week and up week over week The DOW closed higher […]
Oil prices were lower today and lower week over week as some of the fear premium over Middle East tensions has left the market. At the same time US jobs data remained pretty strong and indications from the Fed also added to worries of more rate hikes to come. “The market is taking this conflict […]
Oil prices rose today as the Fed decided to keep rates unchanged yesterday. Todays gains broke a 3 day streak of losses as some risk appetite increased in light of the Fed decision. “If the Fed calls off the dogs, the bottom for oil should be very close to being in,” said Phil Flynn, analyst […]
Oil prices fell today to settle at a three week low on a rising US dollar. The federal reserve met today, keeping the interest rates the same as expected. They did, however, keep the door open for future rate hikes noting the strength of the US economy. Today’s settlement was the lowest since October 6th […]