Oil prices are showing signs of recovery after a strong bearish move, with $68.00 as a key level that will play a significant role in guiding our trading decisions for the new week.
📌 Key Technical Outlook:
🔹 Oil is currently trading within an ascending channel on the 4H timeframe.
🔹 I’ll be watching for a breakout/retest of the channel resistance and $68.50 for buying opportunities.
🔹 If selling pressure remains below the resistance line of the channel and the $68.00 key level, I will be considering selling opportunities.
📌 Major Market Drivers:
🔹 US Sanctions on Iran: The US Treasury imposed new sanctions targeting entities involved in supplying Iranian crude oil to China. Analysts expect a 1 million bpd drop in Iranian exports, which could support prices.
🔹 OPEC+ Production Cuts: A new plan will see seven member nations cut production by 189,000–435,000 bpd per month until June 2026.
🔹 Geopolitical Risks: Ongoing tensions in the Middle East & the Russia-Ukraine war continue to add a risk premium to oil prices.
📅 Key Economic Events on Our Radar Next Week:
🛢 Tuesday: API Crude Oil Stock Report – Offers insight into US oil inventory levels.
🛢 Wednesday: EIA Crude Oil Inventories Report – A key supply indicator affecting price movements.
🗓 Tuesday: US S&P Global PMI – Important for economic sentiment and demand expectations.
🗓 Thursday: US GDP (Q4 Final) – Provides clues on economic growth and potential impact on oil demand.
🗓 Friday: US Core PCE Index – The Fed’s preferred inflation measure, critical for policy direction.
Oil remains bullish in the short term, but I’ll be monitoring price action closely at $68.00 and $68.50 for trade setups. We’ll break it all down in Forex Morning Mastery tomorrow—stay tuned! 🔥📈