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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...

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Crude oil looks heavy despite the rollicking risk rally in Asia

It’s noticeable how liquid cyclical assets have not been able to extend the rally sparked by the soft US CPI report for October, including crude oil which is struggling to muster a bid.

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November 15, 2023 12:15 AM
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Crude oil looking fatigued after its breakneck run higher

But with fundamentals underpinning the rally, near-term weakness will provide an opportunity to add or establish fresh longs.

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September 6, 2023 07:53 PM

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Crude oil looking good as fundamentals, technicalsalign

Crude oil looks set to resume its battle with sellers parked around the $84 per barrel level.

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August 31, 2023 09:34 PM
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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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WTI Forecast: Crude likely heading higher after OPEC+ cuts

The OPEC+ decision means nearly 1.7 million barrels of oil per day will be held back from global supply. This should help to keep the WTI forecast supported.

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April 5, 2023 10:07 AM
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A surprise OPEC+ output cut is a thorn in the side for disinflation

I imagine quite a few central bankers and politicians will be rolling their eyes or shaking their fists OPEC's way, as the surprise oil production cut adds inflationary pressures back into the mix.

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April 2, 2023 08:39 PM
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OPEC+ preview: Will OPEC+ cut production again?

According to recent “sources”, OPEC+ is likely to leave production unchanged when it meets virtually on December 4th.

November 30, 2022 11:05 AM
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Crude oil takes another plunge

This time on report that the OPEC+ to discuss production hike by 500K bpd

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November 21, 2022 11:00 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 5, 2022 11:50 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 5, 2022 11:50 AM
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European Open: DAX to extend its countertrend bounce? OPEC in focus

Whilst futures markets point towards a retracement against yesterday’s gains across European cash markets, we’re looking for support to hold and break above yesterday’s highs.

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October 5, 2022 12:49 AM
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European Open: DAX to extend its countertrend bounce? OPEC in focus

Whilst futures markets point towards a retracement against yesterday’s gains across European cash markets, we’re looking for support to hold and break above yesterday’s highs.

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October 5, 2022 12:49 AM
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OPEC+ Preview: Will 1,000,000 bpd cut it?

If OPEC+ cuts 1,000,000bpd, be careful of a “buy the rumor, sell the fact” trade.

October 3, 2022 04:13 PM
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OPEC+ Preview: Will 1,000,000 bpd cut it?

If OPEC+ cuts 1,000,000bpd, be careful of a “buy the rumor, sell the fact” trade.

October 3, 2022 04:13 PM
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Crude oil: WTI reversing yesterday’s surge, OPEC+ on tap next week

With most producers already operating at or above capacity and growing signs that the global economy may be slowing, some reduction of supply is looking increasingly likely in the coming months...

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August 30, 2022 10:42 AM
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Crude Oil continues bounce on OPEC comments

Comments from OPEC+ officials regarding possible supply cuts are currently outweighing fears of a recession. As a result, the price of WTI Crude Oil is moving higher.

August 23, 2022 03:22 PM

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WTI: OPEC+ and inventories send US oil on a rollercoaster ride

Oil prices are on the verge of breaking below strong previous support at the 93.00 level...

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August 3, 2022 12:47 PM
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WTI lower, but it has little to do with the upcoming OPEC+ meeting

With negative manufacturing data beginning in China and continuing throughout the US session, WTI Crude Oil has been trading lower, down nearly 5% on Monday.

August 1, 2022 03:04 PM
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OPEC preview: Will OPEC+ increase output in August?

When OPEC+ meets later this week, it is unlikely to increase output more than the expected 648,000 bpd.

June 27, 2022 03:39 PM
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OPEC + hikes output more than expected

The rumors are still making the rounds that OPEC+ may suspend Russia and that Saudi Arabia may increase production as price continues to soar.

June 2, 2022 11:59 AM

Keep an eye on AUD/JPY with sentiment on the back ropes

It was a volatile session for investors overnight which saw US indices trade sharply lower, with AUD/JPY showing the potential for a swing high.

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Oil dips below $90 as Russia turns down the heat. What’s next?

If Russian/Ukraine tensions escalate, or if OPEC+ can’t keep up with their quotas, price may increase once again.

February 8, 2022 10:59 AM