The strong economic data from China did not provide support to oil markets today.
Natural gas is gaining ground as traders react to the colder pattern in weather forecasts.
In case natural gas settles above the $3.25 level, it will head towards the nearest significant resistance at $3.60 – $3.75.
WTI oil pulls back amid demand concerns. The EIA report highlighted declining gasoline inventories but also showed a significant growth in crude inventories.
If WTI oil settles below the support at $76.50, it will move towards the next support level at $73.00 – $74.00.
Brent oil is also losing ground amid a broad pullback in the oil markets. Traders remain worried about demand despite better-than-expected economic data from China.
A successful test of the support at $80.50 – $81.75 will open the way to the test of the next support level 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.