Traders ignored rising tensions in the Middle East and focused on China's economic problems.
Natural gas is moving higher as traders focus on bullish changes in weather forecasts.
A successful test of the resistance at $3.22 – $3.28 will push natural gas towards the next resistance level at $3.55 – $3.60.
WTI oil pulled back from session highs despite rising tensions in the Middle East. According to recent reports, oil tankers have started to avoid Red Sea after U.S. delivered strikes against Houthis.
The resistance at $73.00 – $74.00 remains strong. If WTI oil settles above this level, it will gain significant upside momentum.
Brent oil has also pulled back as traders remained worried about the health of the world economy.
From the technical point of view, a move below the $77.50 level may trigger a pullback.
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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.