WTI Crude Oil Set to Post Gains for Fourth Consecutive Month

At the beginning of a brand new trading week, WTI crude oil prices are ticking higher and look all set to post a gain for the fourth

WTI Crude Oil Set to Post Gains for Fourth Consecutive Month

At the beginning of a brand new trading week, WTI crude oil prices are ticking higher and look all set to post a gain for the fourth consecutive month. At the time of writing, WTI crude oil is trading at around $43.12 per barrel.

While the previous week saw some volatility in oil prices as a result of the storms in the Gulf of Mexico region, WTI crude oil slipped after the storms passed without impacting oil production facilities as severely as feared. On Monday, however, oil is edging higher as a result of weakness in the US dollar which makes it more attractive for holders of other currencies to buy the commodity.

However, crude oil continues to face pressure due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic amid fears that demand could take longer to pick up as most countries continue to see a rise in the number of cases. Meanwhile, an improvement in oil prices has encouraged US producers to increase drilling activity, which could further increase supply even as demand fails to improve.

Hedge funds and money managers have reduced their bullish bets on WTI crude oil to a four month low as a result of continued weakness in demand. Worries about a glut in oil markets even as global economic recovery gets delayed has reduced optimism among traders.

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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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