The potential cease-fire deal will reduce the risk premium for oil, which is bearish for oil markets.
Natural gas pulls back as traders react to the EIA Weekly Natural Gas Storage report, which indicated that working gas in storage declined by 197 Bcf from the previous week.
In case natural gas declines below the support at $1.95 – $2.00, it will move towards the next support level, which is located in the $1.60 – $1.65 range.
WTI oil gained strong downside momentum after Qatar said that Israel was ready for a cease-fire deal in Gaza.
In case WTI oil declines below the support at $73.00 – $74.00, it will head towards the next support level at $68.00 – $69.00.
Brent oil is also moving lower as traders react to geopolitical developments. A cease-fire deal in Gaza will reduce the risk premium for oil.
A successful test of the support at $77.50 – $78.25 will push Brent oil towards the next support level at $72.50 – $73.50.
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Vladimir is an independent trader, with over 18 years of experience in the financial markets. His expertise spans a wide range of instruments like stocks, futures, forex, indices, and commodities, forecasting both long-term and short-term market movements.