OPEC+ production cuts, which were announced on Thursday, did not provide support to oil markets.
Natural gas remains stuck near the strong support level at $2.80 – $2.85 as traders wait for additional catalysts.
In case natural gas manages to settle back above the $2.85 level, it will head towards the next resistance at $3.00 – $3.05.
WTI oil is losing ground as traders remain skeptical about the potential impact of OPEC+ production cuts.
In case WTI oil settles below the $75.00 level, it will head towards the nearest support at $73.00 – $74.00.
Brent oil moved away from session highs and declined below the $80.00 level amid demand worries. U.S. dollar’s pullback, which was triggered by the dovish comments of Fed Chair Powell, did not provide support to the oil markets.
A move below the $80.00 level opens the way to the test of the support at $77.50 – $78.25.
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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.