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United States EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change above forecasts (-0.6M) in August 14: Actual (4.405M)
United States EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change above forecasts (-0.6M) in August 14: Actual (4.405M)
WTI Price Forecast: Needs decisive break above $85 for fresh advance
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), futures on NYMEX, trade 0.55% higher at around $84.80 during the European trading session on Wednesday.
WTI holds ground around $84.50 as supply risks increase due to US-Iran peace uncertainty
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price moves sideways after three days of gains, trading around $84.50 per barrel during the European hours on Wednesday.
Oil: Inventory draws and risk premiums support prices – ING
ING strategists Ewa Manthey and Warren Patterson note that Oil prices have risen for a fourth straight session, supported by US-Iran tensions and concerns over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Asia FX: Lower US yields offset Oil risk – MUFG
MUFG’s Lloyd Chan notes that the Korean Won (KRW) and Taiwan Dollar (TWD) are leading Asia FX gains as softer US yields and a resilient technology cycle support sentiment.
Indian Rupee trades lower, RBI remains on standby to limit downside
The Indian Rupee (INR) remains vulnerable against the US Dollar (USD), close to its two-week low at around 95.75.
WTI Price Forecast: Sits near three-week high, below $85.00 as bulls eye 100-SMA breakout
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) – the benchmark US Crude Oil price – touches a nearly three-week high during the Asian session on Wednesday, though it struggles to build on the momentum beyond the $85.00 mark.
WTI rises to near $85.00 amid escalating US-Iran tensions
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price extends its gains for the fourth consecutive day, trading around $84.80 per barrel during the Asian hours on Wednesday.
United States API Weekly Crude Oil Stock declined to -0.328M in August 14 from previous 9.072M
United States API Weekly Crude Oil Stock declined to -0.328M in August 14 from previous 9.072M
Oil: Tight market keeps Brent elevated – TD Securities
TD Securities’ commodity strategy team maintains a bullish view on Oil, citing persistent tightness and Strait of Hormuz tensions.
WTI Oil Price Forecast: Weak trend strength keeps WTI below 100-day SMA
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) holds firm on Tuesday after jumping 3% the previous day. The lack of progress toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz keeps a geopolitical risk premium in energy markets.
Brent: War-linked range trading outlook – BBH
Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad notes Brent crude has rallied above $91 as the US–Iran Strait of Hormuz standoff persists. Haddad argues crude Oil is driving the war narrative and expects price swings to steer escalation risks.
Canadian Dollar remains resilient as Oil strength counters firmer US Dollar
USD/CAD trades little changed on Tuesday as rising long-term US Treasury yields lift the US Dollar (USD), while elevated Oil prices underpin the commodity-linked Canadian Dollar (CAD). At the time of writing, the pair trades around 1.3874, near levels last seen in early June.