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US crude inventories are drawing down during peak summer demand while disruptions tied to the Strait of Hormuz keep Middle East supply risk elevated. The walkthrough maps the key levels for WTI crude oil and Brent crude, then looks at how the upcoming US non-farm payrolls report could drive oil market volatility.
Crude Oil Forecast: Crude oil trends entered 2025 on a positive note, driven by holiday traffic and China’s commitments to economic stimulus and rising oil demand expectations. Despite Trump’s bearish oil agenda, China’s economic metrics remain a focal point in 2025, following its significant contribution to OPEC’s supply quota restrictions in 2024.
Crude Oil Forecast: Beyond the positive oil outlook of the summer season, GDP figures and clean energy transitions are weighing on oil prices.
Crude Oil Analysis: Crude oil has rebounded from its largest yearly correction twice, driven by negative U.S inventory results for the past two weeks. Will there be a third rebound on Wednesday?
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