Natural gas suffered a sell-off as traders reacted to warmer weather forecasts.
WTI oil moved towards the $73.00 level as gasoline inventories declined.
Brent oil tested resistance at $77.00 - $77.50.
Natural Gas
Natural Gas 200225 Daily Chart
Natural gas retreats as traders react to changes in forecasts, which predict warmer weather. The EIA report, which showed that working gas in storage declined by -196 Bcf from the previous week, did not have a material impact on the market.
If natural gas pulls back below the support at $4.00 – $4.05, it will head towards the next support level at $3.55 – $3.60.
WTI Oil
WTI Oil 200225 Daily Chart
WTI oil gained ground as traders focused on the EIA report, which showed that gasoline inventories decreased by -0.2 million barrels from the previous week.
A move above the resistance at $73.00 – $73.50 will push WTI oil towards the next resistance level at $77.00 – $77.50.
Brent Oil
Brent Oil 200225 Daily Chart
Brent oil moved towards the resistance at $77.00 – $77.50 as the strong rally continued.
In case Brent oil settles above the $77.50 level, it will head towards the next resistance level at $81.00 – $81.50.
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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.