Natural gas retreats due to bearish changes in weather forecasts.
WTI oil did not manage to gain upside momentum despite Houthis’ attacks on vessels.
Brent oil moved back below the $78.00 level.
Natural Gas
Natural Gas 160124 Daily Chart
Natural gas dives due to warmer weather outlook. The weather is expected to be warmer than previously expected at the end of the month.
RSI is in the moderate territory, so there is plenty of room to gain additional downside momentum.
WTI Oil
WTI Oil 160124 Daily Chart
WTI oil pulls back despite rising tensions in the Middle East. Traders bet that oil production would not be disrupted despite Houthis’ attacks on vessels.
From the technical point of view, WTI oil remains stuck below the key resistance at $73.00 – $74.00.
Brent Oil
Brent Oil 160124 Daily Chart
Brent oil has also failed to gain upside momentum amid demand worries.
Brent oil must settle above the 50 MA to have a chance to gain sustainable momentum in the near term.
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Vladimir is an independent trader, with over 18 years of experience in the financial markets. His expertise spans a wide range of instruments like stocks, futures, forex, indices, and commodities, forecasting both long-term and short-term market movements.