Amid the conflict in Iran, oil prices have skyrocketed, leaving consumers with potential pain at the pump, though it creates an opportunistic environment for savvy traders. Ongoing supply disruptions and a resurgence in industrial activity should provide even more bullish catalysts.
In the world of oil trading, volatility is a way of life. It's also an ideal opportunity for traders to make a profit.
Energy sector bulls are feeling anything but energetic these days. Nonetheless, traders can still extract profitable opportunities in the sector with the flexibility of leveraged/inverse funds from Direxion.
With rate cuts potentially looming in September, hedge funds are loading up on energy sector stocks,. That could give traders opportunities in leveraged ETFs if they want to mirror their bets.
The expectation of rate cuts is pushing oil prices higher as U.S. consumer prices fell during the month of June. This could give bullish oil and energy traders more momentum to bet on price increases when the Federal Reserve finally loosens monetary policy.