Crude inventories declined by 4.3 million barrels from the previous week, providing support to oil markets.
Natural gas is moving higher as traders take some profits off the table after the recent move.
The nearest resistance level for natural gas is located in the $2.40 – $2.45 range. It remains to be seen whether natural gas will settle above $2.45 as weather forecasts stay bearish.
WTI oil rebounds after yesterday’s sell-off which was triggered by demand concerns. EIA report showed that crude inventories declined by 4.3 million barrels, compared to analyst consensus of -0.65 million.
In case WTI oil settles above $69.00, it will move towards the recent highs near the $72.00 level.
Brent oil is also moving higher as traders bet on a rebound near a strong support level.
The support at $71.75 – $73.00 has been tested many times in March, May, and June. Most likely, Brent oil wil need significant catalysts to settle below the $71.75 level.
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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.