
This week started with the talk of the United States banning Russian oil exports, so XBR/USD saw $130 a barrel. Then the ban became reality. What does it really mean for the market?
Oil is trading near all-time highs these days. It has reached the two-year high last week. Indeed, the demand for fossil fuels is strong, and the uptrend is likely to remain.
Credible banks have bullish forecasts on oil. Bank of America predicts oil prices will hit the $100 level next year. If crude gets back to triple digits, it will be the first time since 2014! Citi believes oil prices might surge above $80 this summer. Goldman Sachs ranks Canadian oil producers as the most promising because they see oil will grow further. Indeed, the travel bans will be eased and people will start using their private cars more. Thus, the consumption and thus demand will rise.
Such optimistic forecasts add pressure on the OPEC+ members to increase oil output. By the way, they will meet next week on Thursday. If you are interested in trading oil, follow this event to know the outcome as it will influence oil prices. Check our economic calendar to know all the impactful events.
The new president has been elected in Iran. His name is Ebrahim Raisi, and he is subject to US sanctions. Iran insists on removing these sanctions to revive the pact: Iran will limit its nuclear activities in return for sanctions relief. Iran re-started prohibited nuclear work after Donald Trump broke the rule and re-imposed sanctions on Iran. The question is who will make a first move: Biden or Raisi. A deal could lead to Iran exporting an extra 1 million barrels per day, equals to 1% of global supply, for more than six months. After Iran’s president was elected, the US and Iran took 10 days of pause in their talks. Follow the news further.
XBR/USD (Brent oil) keeps attacking the upper line of Bollinger Bands. It has been moving sideways just below $74.00 a barrel for the last few days. The breakout above this resistance level will open the doors to the next round number of $75.00 and then for the long-term price target of $80.00. Support levels are at the midline of Bollinger Bands at $71.00 and the 50-day moving average of $68.50.
This week started with the talk of the United States banning Russian oil exports, so XBR/USD saw $130 a barrel. Then the ban became reality. What does it really mean for the market?
Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is scheduled to meet on January 4.
For a long time, traders considered American Non-farm Payrolls (NFP) the most important release in the market. However, the situation has changed. Now US CPI moves financial markets.
This week may be the most important since the year started as the Fed assess the economic outlook and the US presents fresh NFP readings.
S&P Global, a private banking company, will release a monthly change in British Flash Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) on January 24, 11:30 GMT+2. The index is a leading indicator of economic health as businesses react quickly to market conditions, and purchasing managers hold the most current and relevant insight into the company's view of the economy.
The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics will publish the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) m/m on January 12 at 15:30 GMT+2. The index measures a change in the price of goods and services purchased by consumers.
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