WTI oil climbed back above the $57.00 level as traders focused on the Middle East.
Brent oil moved back above the $60.00 level.
Natural Gas
Natural Gas 050525 Daily Chart
Natural gas pulls back as traders take profits after the strong rebound from recent lows.
A move below the $3.50 level will open the way to the test of the support at $3.35 – $3.40.
WTI Oil
WTI Oil 050525 Daily Chart
WTI oil rebounded from session lows as traders focused on rising tensions in the Middle East. Yemen’s Houthis attacked Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport, while Israel retaliated by striking the Houthi-controlled port and other targets.
From the technical point of view, WTI oil needs to climb above the $58.00 level to have a chance to gain upside momentum.
Brent Oil
Brent Oil 050525 Daily Chart
Brent oil has also moved away from session lows as traders focused on recent developments in the Middle East. However, OPEC+ plans to boost production in June force traders to stay cautious.
A move above the $60.50 level will open the way to the test of the resistance at $62.00 – $62.50.
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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.