The disappointing data from Europe put significant pressure on the oil markets.
Natural gas rebounds after the recent pullback as traders focus on colder trends in weather forecasts.
In case natural gas settles above the resistance at $3.60 – $3.75, it will head towards the next resistance level, which is located in the $4.40 – $4.60 range.
WTI oil pulls back as traders focus on the weak economic data from Europe. The European economy is falling into a recession, which is bearish for oil markets.
If WTI oil settles below the support at $80.50 – $82.00, it will move towards the next support level, which is located in the $76.50 – $77.50 range.
Brent oil pulled back amid a broad sell-off in the oil markets. The recent developments in Israel – Hamas conflict did not provide any support to oil markets as traders bet that other countries in the region will not be dragged into the conflict.
If Brent oil manages to settle below the $84.00 level, it will move towards the next support at $80.50 – $81.75.
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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.