WTI REMAINS STABLEOil prices remained stable on Monday amid volatile trading as investors weighed global demand concerns against political instability in Russia, which could worsen supply disruptions. Brent crude futures rose slightly to $73.88 a barrel, while U.S. WTI futures fell to $69.08 a barrel. The withdrawal of Russian mercenaries in averted clash raised questions about President Putin's grip on power and potential oil supply disruption. Russian turmoil presents a risk to supply shortages, coupled with Saudi Arabia's output cut, declining U.S. production, and the end of U.S. strategic reserve releases. Last week, both Brent and WTI prices dropped by 3.6% on worries of higher U.S. interest rates and China's underwhelming economic recovery.
Both RSI and MACD remain indecisive regarding the future movement of the instrument. As a support level can be considered prices of 69.61 and 69.25 further down the line. As a pivot point may be considered the price of 69.83, from where the instrument might try to reach a target of 70.18
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