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Crude oil prices have given back most of their earlier gains, currently trading around $68.24 after hitting a low of $68.20. The fluctuations reflect recent U.S. crude inventory data that has influenced market sentiment.
China’s Major Policy Shift
China has decided to ease its monetary policy for the first time since 2010, signaling a major change as it faces economic challenges ahead. The Politburo announced a move to a "moderately loose" policy for 2025, shifting away from the previous "prudent" approach to help stimulate the economy. This change comes as the country prepares for possible renewed trade tensions with the expected return of Donald Trump as U.S. president. In addition to monetary easing, China plans to increase fiscal support to boost domestic demand and stabilize important markets like real estate and stocks. The government aims to enhance borrowing and may raise fiscal deficits to support economic growth.
OPEC+ Postpones Production Increase
OPEC+ has decided to postpone its planned increase in oil production by three months, starting now in April 2025 instead of January 2025. This decision, made during a meeting on December 5, 2024, is mainly due to weak global oil demand and increased production from non-OPEC countries. The group has also extended the cuts in oil production by another year, aiming to finish by the end of 2026. Currently, OPEC+ is holding back about 5.86 million barrels per day, which is around 5.7% of global demand. The United Arab Emirates will now increase its oil output by 300,000 barrels per day starting in April 2025, reflecting OPEC+’s cautious response to market conditions.
Technical Analysis and Trading Strategy
Crude oil faces major resistance at $69.45; breaking above this could lead to prices rising to $70.30/$70.59, $71.45, or even $72.60. Conversely, if prices fall below the near-term support around $68, targets could drop to $67 or lower. Current market indicators suggest a bearish trend. Consider a trading strategy that involves selling on rallies in the $69.48-50 range, with a stop loss around $70.50 and a take-profit target set at $67. This approach leverages the current market dynamics and technical indicators for potential gains.
