Geopolitical premium for oil has increased as traders focused on Israel - Hamas conflict.
Natural gas remains stuck near the support at $1.60 – $1.65 as traders stay focused on the recent EIA report.
From the technical point of view, natural gas is trying to stabilize after the strong pullback.
WTI oil is moving higher, supported by rising geopolitical tensions. There is no end in sight for the conflicts in the Middle East, so geopolitical premium for oil is rising.
If WTI oil climbs above the resistance at $79.00 – $80.00, it will move towards the next resistance level at $85.50 – $86.50.
Brent oil is moving towards weekly highs as traders focus on the recent developments in the Middle East.
The technical picture is promising, and Brent oil looks ready to test the upper end of the resistance area at $83.50 – $84.50.
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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.