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WTI crude oil is rebounding from the long-term support zone, but the direction remains uncertain, while natural gas prices are also rebounding from the $3 support level.
Oil prices rose on Monday after the U.S. reached a trade deal with the European Union and may extend a tariff pause with China, reducing concerns that potentially higher levies would limit economic activity and impact fuel demand.
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Italian energy group Eni said on Friday its second-quarter earnings fell 25% year on year as lower oil price, refining margins and a weaker dollar overshadowed a better than expected performance of its gas business.
The crude oil market rallied a bit in the early part of the Thursday session but have also given back a lot of momentum. While we sit on support in both grades of oil in this analysis, and therefore choppiness is what I expect.
WTI crude oil is consolidating within a bearish trend, while natural gas prices are falling in search of support amid heightened uncertainty.
WTI and Brent crude struggle under resistance, while natural gas fails to recover above $3.287; traders watch for breakdowns below key support zones.
Norwegian energy company Equinor saw its profits slide as it unveiled a near $1bn writedown to its wind assets in the US. Lower oil prices led to a 12.5% drop in earnings to $6.54 billion, which was in line with forecasts.
Oil prices steadied in early trading on Wednesday after falling for three consecutive sessions as a U.S. trade deal with Japan signaled progress on tariffs and a poll showed U.S. crude stockpiles fell last week, indicating stronger demand.
Despite a support zone near $65.00, crude's momentum remains bearish, and a decisive drop may lead to a test of $64.50 or lower.