Crude Oil Continues Rising- What’s Behind It?

Today in the early Asian market, WTI crude oil prices surged due to a drop in crude oil inventories continuously. The US Crude Oil WTI was higher 2% at $58.96.

Well, one of the reasons behind the surge is the fall in WTI crude inventories reported by the American Petroleum Institute (API).

According to the American Petroleum Institute, WTI crude inventories dropped by 7.5 million barrels in the week ended June 21 to 474.5 million. The drop in stocks came an unexpected drop of 2.5 million barrels. Crude inventories at US delivery hub Cushing, Oklahoma, dropped by 1.3 million barrels.

Secondly, the reason behind oil prices is intensifying tensions in the Middle East. The conflict between Iran and the US continues, while investors eye G20 meeting and OPEC meeting on June 28 and July 2, respectively.

WTI is staying right above the resistance level which is now working as a support at 57.85. The bullish breakout of this level may extend the buying trend until 59.40 and 61. Stochastics and RSI are heading north, suggesting bullish bias among traders.

Support Resistance
56.84 58.16
56.09 58.73
54.77 60.06
Key Trading Level: 57.41

The idea is to stay bullish above 58 with an initial target of 59.40. Elsewhere, selling is suggested below 60 today.

Good luck!

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Arslan Butt

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Arslan Butt serves as the Lead Commodities and Indices Analyst, bringing a wealth of expertise to the field. With an MBA in Behavioral Finance and active progress towards a Ph.D., Arslan possesses a deep understanding of market dynamics.His professional journey includes a significant role as a senior analyst at a leading brokerage firm, complementing his extensive experience as a market analyst and day trader. Adept in educating others, Arslan has a commendable track record as an instructor and public speaker.His incisive analyses, particularly within the realms of cryptocurrency and forex markets, are showcased across esteemed financial publications such as ForexCrunch, InsideBitcoins, and EconomyWatch, solidifying his reputation in the financial community.

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