Natural gas retreats as traders focus on weak demand.
WTI oil moved lower as traders reacted to changes in IEA demand and supply growth forecasts.
Brent oil made an attempt to settle below the $62.00 level.
Natural Gas
Natural Gas 141025 Daily Chart
Natural gas is losing ground as weather forecasts stay bearish. Current demand for natural gas is low, which puts additional pressure on prices.
A move below the support at $3.00 – $3.05 will provide natural gas with an opportunity to gain additional downside momentum.
WTI Oil
WTI Oil 141025 Daily Chart
WTI oil tested new lows as IEA raised its global oil supply forecast. Rising tensions between the U.S. and China served as an additional bearish catalyst for oil markets.
In case WTI oil settles below the $58.00 level, it will head towards the support level, which is located in the $55.50 – $56.00 range.
Brent Oil
Brent Oil 141025 Daily Chart
Brent oil moved lower amid worries about supply glut. It should be noted that IEA has also cut its demand growth forecast, which served as an additional bearish catalyst for oil markets.
A move below the $62.00 level will push Brent oil towards the support at $60.50 – $61.00.
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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.