WTI oil moved higher, supported by rising geopolitical premium.
Brent oil climbed back above the $63.00 level.
Natural Gas
Natural Gas 011225 Daily Chart
Natural gas is swinging between gains and losses as traders take some profits off the table after Friday’s rally and focus on weather forecasts. Current demand for natural gas is high, which is bullish for natural gas markets.
In case natural gas climbs above the $4.90 level, it will move towards the nearest resistance, which is located in the $5.00 – $5.05 range.
WTI Oil
WTI Oil 011225 Daily Chart
WTI oil gained ground as Ukraine hit two oil tankers which were heading to Russia’s Novorossiysk. The recent attack on Novorossiysk terminal served as an additional positive catalyst for oil markets.
The nearest resistance level for WTI oil is located in the $60.00 – $60.50 range. A move above the $60.50 level will push WTI oil towards the $62.50 level.
Brent Oil
Brent Oil 011225 Daily Chart
Brent oil is moving higher as geopolitical risk premium increased after Ukraine’s attacks on oil tankers.
If Brent oil stays above the $63.00 level, it will move towards the nearest resistance, which is located in the $64.50 – $65.00 range.
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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.