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A review of Crude Oil Futures Spread Trading.
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Crude Oil Futures Spread Trading - 27 April 2012
Yesterday, the US crude oil market started under pressure as the figures for the US jobless claims continued to show a struggling employment sector. However, housing data improved investors' sentiment by surprising to the upside.
A rally in stock market indices also boosted US crude prices, which moved higher for a third straight session, adding $0.59 to a close of $104.55.
However, this morning's risk aversion has seen declines for crude oil futures, with US crude trading at $103.75 at the time of writing.
Crude Oil Futures Spread Trading - 26 April 2012
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Crude Oil Futures Spread Trading - 25 April 2012
Energy market participants remained unconvinced that oil demand in Europe will see better days in the short term and so they pushed crude prices down yesterday.
Tensions with Iran look to be away from the spotlight for the moment and that also put downward pressure on Brent crude oil futures.
As a result, it was little surprise to see Brent losing $0.59 to close at $118.16 yesterday, although this morning the market is a little higher at $118.40.
Crude Oil Futures Spread Trading - 24 April 2012
Deepening European economic troubles raised further questions over crude oil demand going forward and slower growth in China is surely another worry for energy investors.
Surprisingly though, after slumping initially, Brent crude pared its losses, closing near flat at $118.71, despite a drop in the WTI contract.
The question is whether that apparent strength can be sustained given that Iran and the West have started to talk. This morning Brent is a little lower at $118.40.
Crude Oil Futures Spread Trading - 23 April 2012
Although Brent crude oil managed to gain $0.75 on Friday, ending at $118.76, its weekly performance was negative.
There are concerns over the short term trend for the bulls as ongoing worries regarding the European economy puts downward pressure on near-term oil demand.
If the resistance just above $120 continues to hold, we could see a move towards the recent lows around $117. This morning Brent crude is a little lower at $118.20.
Crude Oil Futures Spread Trading - 20 April 2012
Brent crude oil futures pared early gains as disappointing US economic data fuelled ongoing worries of demand. Brent closed barely changed at $118.00, up $0.03 per barrel.
With little sign of the bulls this week, those spread betting on crude oil will be keen to see if near term support holds at $117.46. This morning though it looks like the bulls just have the upper hand as Brent trades back above $118 at $118.30.
Crude Oil Futures Spread Trading - 19 April 2012
Crude oil futures continued their slide amid concern that Spain's troubles will reignite the whole European debt crisis and curb demand for oil.
Brent has fallen from the March high of $128.57 per barrel. Traders have turned bearish because of the prospects of further talks between six world powers and Iran.
Furthermore, a pipeline reversal in the United States eased demand and so Brent crude is trading at $118.60 this morning.
Crude Oil Futures Spread Trading - 18 April 2012
Brent crude oil prices managed to hold above the $118 a barrel mark on Tuesday as a successful Spanish debt sale eased fears that Europe's debt crisis could flare again.
The price of black gold was also helped by expectations that the Seaway pipeline reversal will aid a supply backlog.
With today's oil inventories expected to show a sharp drop in the stock pile, prices could be well supported on the way to test the $120 level again.
Crude Oil Futures Spread Trading - 17 April 2012
Brent crude lost $2.53 to close at $118.68 on news that a major pipeline will come online ahead of schedule that will ease supply disruptions.
Oil was already trading weak as concerns surrounding Europe were stoked by the rise in Spanish yields and the apparent easing of diplomatic tension between Iran and the US. This morning Brent is a little softer again at $118.25.
Crude Oil Futures Spread Trading - 16 April 2012
Crude oil dropped $0.80 on Friday as several negative cues translated into a strengthening dollar.
Weak Chinese economic data and fears over the fragility of the Eurozone weighed on crude but also comments from Saudi Arabian Oil Minister Al-Naimi.
His statement that there is no shortage in global oil supply and his country was determined to see lower prices, added to the selling pressure. This morning Brent is softer again at $119.70.
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Crude Oil Futures Spread Trading - edited by MJ, 27 April 2012.
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