Russia's oil exports were not hit during the turmoil, but oil traders stay bullish at the start of the week.
Natural gas continues to move higher as traders focus on record-breaking demand in Texas.
If natural gas settles above the resistance in the $2.80 – $2.85 range, it will move towards the next resistance area, which is located in the $3.10 – $3.20 range.
WTI oil gains some ground as traders react to the recent turmoil in Russia. Russia’s oil exports were not hit and the situation stabilized quickly, but the market sentiment remains bullish.
From the technical point of view, WTI oil continues to rebound from the recent lows. The $67.00 – $67.50 area remains the key support level for WTI oil.
Brent oil is also moving higher as the rebound continues. Rising demand during the vacation season provides additional support to oil markets.
A move above the $70.50 level will open the way to the test of the next resistance level at $72.45 – $73.15.
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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.