交易新闻
23 Apr 2015
WTI retreats from 2015 highs
FXStreet (Edinburgh) - The barrel of the American benchmark for the light crude oil is prolonging its upbeat momentum this week, climbing to fresh ytd tops above the $58.00 mark although losing some momentum afterwards.
WTI stronger on China, dollar
The upside in WTI found fuel in the weaker Chinese docket overnight, leaving the door open for further stimulus in the domestic economy. Furthermore, geopolitical jitters stemming from the Middle East added to the likeliness of disruptions in oil supply, collaborating with the daily upside.
In the same direction, a disappointing US docket has removed tailwinds from the US dollar, giving extra legs to the barrel of crude.
WTI relevant levels
The barrel of WTI is now up 3.22% at $57.97 and a breakout of $58.32 (2015 high Apr.23) would open the door to $59.53 (high Dec.12) and finally$61.34 (high Dec.10). On the downside, the immediate support aligns at $55.76 (low Apr.23) ahead of $54.85 (low Apr.20) and then $50.63 (low Apr.9).
WTI stronger on China, dollar
The upside in WTI found fuel in the weaker Chinese docket overnight, leaving the door open for further stimulus in the domestic economy. Furthermore, geopolitical jitters stemming from the Middle East added to the likeliness of disruptions in oil supply, collaborating with the daily upside.
In the same direction, a disappointing US docket has removed tailwinds from the US dollar, giving extra legs to the barrel of crude.
WTI relevant levels
The barrel of WTI is now up 3.22% at $57.97 and a breakout of $58.32 (2015 high Apr.23) would open the door to $59.53 (high Dec.12) and finally$61.34 (high Dec.10). On the downside, the immediate support aligns at $55.76 (low Apr.23) ahead of $54.85 (low Apr.20) and then $50.63 (low Apr.9).