Natural gas managed to rebound from session lows as traders bet that colder weather would provide some support to the market.
A move above the resistance at $3.20 – $3.25 will push natural gas towards the next resistance level at $3.55 – $3.60.
WTI oil gained some ground despite disappointing exports and imports data from China. Recent reports indicate that China will provide additional stimulus in 2025 to boost economic growth, which is bullish for oil markets.
If WTI oil climbs above the $69.00 level, it will move towards the 50 MA at $70.35.
Brent oil is moving higher, supported by China’s stimulus plans and tensions in the Middle East.
From the technical point of view, Brent oil needs to settle above the $73.00 level to gain additional upside momentum in the near term.
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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.