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Commodities snapshot (energy)

Energy segment performance is mixed so far this week. Weekly performance at a glance in chart & table 

Oil (WTI) -

  • WTI recovered from the loss after EIA data was released. Saudi's halt of military actions in Yemen pushed prices lower since last night. $60 looks to be initial target, partial profit booking is recommended and next target is coming around $63-$65 area.

  • It might seem bit far-fetched but WTI might as well move towards $70-$75, should dollar index weaken past 96 level. That requires a catalyst for such.

  • EIA data indicated, crude stocks rose 5.31 million barrels last week.

  • WTI is currently trading at $56.8/barrel. Immediate support lies at $51.2-50, $47.5-47 and resistance at $58.9-59.7.

Oil (Brent) -

  • Brent gained today, along with WTI, recovering from Saudi actions in Yemen. However bulls are lacking strength. Brent made high around $63 and low around $61.3
  • Brent-WTI spread moved up today, currently trading at $6/barrel. Bears might still push spread lower. However both lacking clear conviction
  • Brent is trading at $62.9/barrel. Immediate support lies at 61.8-61.4, $58-57 area and resistance at $ 64-$65 region.

Natural Gas -

  • Natural gas gained today, however price might move lower over summer. Higher volatilities will be a pain for short term traders.
  • Price target is coming close to $2.15/mmbtu. However this won't be one way ride. Resistance around $2.84 remains crucial.

  • Natural Gas is currently trading at 2.59/mmbtu. Immediate support lies at $2.12 area & resistance at $2.71.

WTI

+-0.09%

Brent

-1.47%

Natural Gas

-2.08%

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