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Crude Oil WTI Jan '18 (CLF18)

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Crude Oil WTI Futures Market News and Commentary

Crude Prices Gain on Reduced Middle Eastern Oil Supplies

September WTI crude oil (CLU26) closed up +0.44 (+0.52%) on Tuesday, and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26) closed up +0.0316 (+0.97%).

Crude oil and gasoline prices extended Monday’s sharp rally on Tuesday and posted 3-week highs as the US and Iran remain deadlocked over control of the Strait of Hormuz, limiting crude supplies from the Middle East.   

Crude prices rose Tuesday after a vessel was struck by an unknown projectile heading out of the Strait of Hormuz.  Also, Iran’s Fars news agency reported that a tanker belonging to a UAE company was detained by Iran in the strait, saying ships must pay to transit through Hormuz. 

On Monday, President Trump said he's not interested in extending the expiring agreement with Iran, dimming prospects for a swift reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.  Also, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said that the US is playing the long game with Iran, implying the US has no plans for de-escalation of the conflict, potentially limiting crud... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
Crude Oil West Texas Intermediate
Contract Size
1,000 U.S. barrels (42,000 gallons)
Tick Size
1 cent per barrel ($10.00 per contract)
Trading Hours
5:00p.m. - 4:00p.m. (Sun-Fri) (RTH 8:00a.m. - 1:30p.m.) (Settles 1:30p.m.) CST
Exchange
NYMEX
Point Value
$1,000
Margin/Maintenance
$8,349/7,590
First Notice Date
12/21/17
Expiration Date
12/19/17 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Crude Oil WTI Jan '18
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Jan Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Aug 11, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
897,344 (+9,819)
1,026,981 (-14,319)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
314,846 (+6,005)
215,650 (+19,252)
Producers - Long / Short
658,494 (+15,715)
319,297 (+11,438)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
109,308 (+1,715)
578,142 (-18,146)
Managed Money - Long / Short
190,554 (+1,036)
110,638 (+8,078)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
124,292 (+4,969)
105,012 (+11,174)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
55.75 +3.07%
on 11/20/17
59.05 -2.69%
on 11/24/17
+0.75 (+1.32%)
since 11/17/17
3-Month
49.73 +15.54%
on 10/06/17
59.05 -2.69%
on 11/24/17
+6.96 (+13.78%)
since 09/19/17
52-Week
43.36 +32.52%
on 06/21/17
59.05 -2.69%
on 11/24/17
+1.78 (+3.20%)
since 12/19/16

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Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point N/A
2nd Resistance Point 57.90
1st Resistance Point 57.68
Last Price 57.46s
1st Support Level 57.20
2nd Support Level 56.94
3rd Support Level N/A

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52-Week High 59.05
Last Price 57.46s
Fibonacci 61.8% 53.06
Fibonacci 50% 51.21
Fibonacci 38.2% 49.35
52-Week Low 43.36

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