Crude oil posted another higher high, higher low and higher settlement as the rally continues. But with a relative strength measurement closing in on 70 on a 14 day moving average basis the market is showing an overbought condition is building…
Energy OverView November 15, 2011
Crude oil came under pressure yesterday, the first in several sessions, as participants reconsidered perceptions of relief over leadership changes in Europe and supply tightening.
Energy OverView November 14, 2011
Crude oil prices continue put up new highs as we switch our focus to the January contract. Another new high at at 99.57 was posted at the Asian opening last night.
Energy OverView November 11, 2011
Crude oil prices continue the relentless trek upward. The drop in new unemployment claims below 400k, a slightly shrinking US trade deficit and Chinese data showing crude oil imports rising in October…
Energy OverView Novermber 10, 2011
Crude oil suffered early losses on the continuing crisis in Europe, but pared those losses later after stockpile reports showed tightening.
Energy OverView November 9, 2011
Crude oil continues to focus on macro events swirling around the European debt conundrum.
Energy OverView November 8, 2011
Crude oil is on the rise again, now for the fifth consecutive session. Apparently, buyers are taking solace from hopes new leadership in Greece and Italy would be able to deal with the debt crisis.
Energy OverView November 7, 2011
The market is continuing with macro-influenced volatility again today, as events in Europe continue to shift. Crude oil prices finished on Friday with another high settlement since low, earlier last month.
Energy OverView November 4, 2011
Shaking off a mostly bearish stockpile report, crude oil responded positively yesterday to an apparent postponement of the Greek referendum, an ECB rate cut and a report that first-time filings for jobless benefits in the US had fallen below 400k for the first time in five weeks.… Read more
Energy OverView November 3, 2011
Oil specificity briefly held sway over the macro yesterday after a bearish stockpile report. Prices seesawed following the data, initially paring their earlier gains, but later surpassing them.