Natural gas tested new highs but lost momentum and pulled back as traders rushed to take profits off the table.
If natural gas settles below the $3.85 level, it will head towards the 50 MA at $3.75.
WTI oil pulled back as U.S. introduced additonal Iran-related sanctions. Markets view this move as a sign that U.S. prefers to use diplomatic methods in its relations with Iran.
The technical picture remains unchanged as WTI oil is stuck in a wide range between the support at $71.50 – $72.00 and resistance at $77.00 – $77.50.
Brent oil has also moved away from recent highs as geopolitical risk premium declined.
A successful test of the support at $75.00 – $75.50 will push Brent oil towards the next support level at $71.00 – $71.50.
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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.