The current demand for natural gas is low due to warmer weather.
WTI oil is trying to settle above the $74 level as traders react to the earthquake in Turkey and Syria.
Brent oil managed to climb back above the psychologically important $80 level.
Natural Gas
Natural Gas 060223 Daily Chart
Natural gas prices are trying to rebound from multi-month lows. RSI is in the oversold territory, so the risks of a rebound are increasing. However, the weather forecasts remain disappointing, and the current natural gas consumption is low, which is bearish for natural gas prices.
WTI Oil
WTI Oil 060223 Daily Chart
WTI oil rebounds after Friday’s sell-off. The earthquake in Turkey served as a bullish catalyst as it disrupted oil terminal operations in the country. Bulls are also ready to bet on rising demand from China.
Brent Oil
Brent Oil 060223 Daily Chart
Brent oil climbed back above the $80 level as traders reacted to the earthquake in Turkey and Syria. It looks that the rebound of the U.S. dollar limits gains in today’s trading session.
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