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Crude Oil WTI Aug '18 (CLQ18)

70.46s +1.00 (+1.44%) 07/20/18 [NYMEX]
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Overview for Fri, Jul 20th, 2018
Day Low
69.37
Day High
71.10
Open 69.39
Previous Close 69.46 69.46
Volume 17,773 17,773
Open Interest 17,588 17,588
Stochastic %K 30.70% 30.70%
Weighted Alpha +39.42 +39.42
5-Day Change -0.55 (-0.77%) -0.55 (-0.77%)
52-Week Range 47.31 - 75.27 47.31 - 75.27
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Crude Oil WTI Futures Market News and Commentary

Dollar Strength and Dampened Trade Deal Optimism Undercut Crude Prices

September WTI crude oil (CLU25) on Friday closed down -0.87 (-1.32%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25) closed down -0.0121 (-0.58%).

Crude oil and gasoline prices erased an early advance on Friday and moved lower due to a stronger dollar.  Also, optimism for the US to reach new trade deals was dampened, which weighed on crude prices, after President Trump said the US has a 50-50 chance of striking a trade deal with Europe before next week's deadline.  Crude prices found some support on Friday after the S&P 500 rose to a new record high, indicating confidence in the economic outlook that supports energy demand.

Friday's global economic news was bearish for energy demand and crude prices.  US Jun capital goods new orders nondefense ex-aircraft & parts unexpectedly fell -0.7% m/m, weaker than expectations of a +0.1% m/m increase.  Also, UK Jun retail sales ex-auto fuel rose +0.6% m/m, weaker than expectations of +1.2% m/m.

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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
$6,829/6,209
First Notice Date
07/24/18
Expiration Date
07/20/18 (expired)

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jul 22, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
855,128 (-2,675)
1,036,984 (-9,215)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
308,963 (+48)
155,632 (+9,144)
Producers - Long / Short
705,320 (-5,788)
419,230 (+11,541)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
62,898 (+381)
530,844 (-23,488)
Managed Money - Long / Short
174,213 (+10,930)
75,976 (+4,462)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
134,750 (-10,882)
79,656 (+4,682)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
64.34 +9.51%
on 06/21/18
Period Open: 65.71
75.27 -6.39%
on 07/03/18
+4.75 (+7.23%)
since 06/20/18
3-Month
63.40 +11.14%
on 06/18/18
Period Open: 67.66
75.27 -6.39%
on 07/03/18
+2.80 (+4.14%)
since 04/20/18
52-Week
47.31 +48.93%
on 07/24/17
Period Open: 48.54
75.27 -6.39%
on 07/03/18
+21.92 (+45.16%)
since 07/20/17

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Dollar Strength and Dampened Trade Deal Optimism Undercut Crude Prices

September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) on Friday closed down -0.87 (-1.32%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) closed down -0.0121 (-0.58%). Crude oil and gasoline prices erased an early advance on Friday...

CLU25 : 65.16s (-1.32%)
RBU25 : 2.0633s (-0.58%)
Forecasts for Hotter US Weather Boost Nat-Gas Prices

August Nymex natural gas (NGQ25 ) on Friday closed up +0.016 (+0.52%). Aug nat-gas prices recovered from early losses Friday and settled higher after US weather forecasts shifted to warmer, which would...

NGU25 : 3.158s (+0.35%)
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Crude Prices Fade on Dollar Strength and Waning Trade Deal Optimism

September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) today is down -0.48 (-0.73%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) is down -0.0029 (-0.14%). Crude oil and gasoline prices erased an early advance today and turned lower...

CLU25 : 65.16s (-1.32%)
RBU25 : 2.0633s (-0.58%)
Crude Prices Rise as Progress in Trade Talks Supports Energy Demand

September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) on Thursday closed up +0.78 (+1.20%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) closed down -0.0127 (-0.61%). Crude oil and gasoline prices on Thursday settled mixed. Crude...

CLU25 : 65.16s (-1.32%)
RBU25 : 2.0633s (-0.58%)
Nat-Gas Prices Climb on a Smaller-Than-Expected Storage Build

August Nymex natural gas (NGQ25 ) on Thursday closed up +0.017 (+0.55%). Aug nat-gas prices posted moderate gains on Thursday after weekly EIA nat-gas inventories rose less than expected. The EIA reported...

NGU25 : 3.158s (+0.35%)
Progress in Trade Talks Supports Energy Demand and Crude Prices

September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) today is up +0.73 (+1.12%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) is down -0.0145 (-0.69%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today are mixed. Crude oil is finding support...

CLU25 : 65.16s (-1.32%)
RBU25 : 2.0633s (-0.58%)
Crude Prices Finish Slightly Lower on a Mixed EIA Inventory Report

September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.06 (-0.09%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) closed up +0.0187 (+0.90%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled mixed on Wednesday. A build...

CLU25 : 65.16s (-1.32%)
RBU25 : 2.0633s (-0.58%)
DXY00 : 97.645s (+0.28%)
Nat-Gas Prices Tumble as US Weather Forecasts Cool

August Nymex natural gas (NGQ25 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.175 (-5.38%). Aug nat-gas prices added to this week's sharp losses on Wednesday and dropped to a 2.75-month low due to forecasts for cooler...

NGU25 : 3.158s (+0.35%)
Crude Price Slip on a Mixed Weekly EIA Report

September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) today is down -0.33 (-0.51%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) is up +0.0112 (+0.54%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today are mixed. Dollar strength today is undercutting...

CLU25 : 65.16s (-1.32%)
RBU25 : 2.0633s (-0.58%)
S&P 500 Climbs to a Record High on Positive Trade News

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Wednesday closed up +0.78%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +1.14%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.43%. September E-mini...

FI : 142.03 (+1.39%)
ADI : 227.82 (+0.64%)
CSGP : 92.97 (+0.01%)
TXN : 184.99 (-0.38%)
LW : 60.86 (+3.84%)
$IUXX : 23,272.25 (+0.23%)
ZNU25 : 110-315s (+0.14%)
HLT : 273.65 (+2.27%)
ESU25 : 6,425.00s (+0.37%)
U : 32.77 (-1.71%)
$DOWI : 44,901.92 (+0.47%)
SPY : 637.10 (+0.42%)
Easing Trade Tensions Boost Stocks but Chip Stocks Slide

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.25%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.45%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.14%. September E-mini S&P futures...

FI : 142.03 (+1.39%)
ADI : 227.82 (+0.64%)
TXN : 184.99 (-0.38%)
LW : 60.86 (+3.84%)
$IUXX : 23,272.25 (+0.23%)
ZNU25 : 110-315s (+0.14%)
HLT : 273.65 (+2.27%)
ESU25 : 6,425.00s (+0.37%)
GFS : 39.98 (+1.91%)
U : 32.77 (-1.71%)
$DOWI : 44,901.92 (+0.47%)
COF : 212.85 (+0.72%)
Stocks Supported as US Announces a Trade Deal with Japan

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.27%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.45%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.17%. September E-mini S&P futures...

FI : 142.03 (+1.39%)
ADI : 227.82 (+0.64%)
TXN : 184.99 (-0.38%)
LW : 60.86 (+3.84%)
$IUXX : 23,272.25 (+0.23%)
ZNU25 : 110-315s (+0.14%)
HLT : 273.65 (+2.27%)
ESU25 : 6,425.00s (+0.37%)
T : 28.00 (+0.29%)
GFS : 39.98 (+1.91%)
U : 32.77 (-1.71%)
$DOWI : 44,901.92 (+0.47%)
Stock Index Futures Climb as U.S. Reaches Trade Deal With Japan, Tesla and Alphabet Earnings Awaited

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are up +0.39%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are up +0.19% this morning as sentiment got a boost after the U.S. announced a trade deal with Japan....

CALM : 104.92 (-0.91%)
MEDP : 447.49 (-1.80%)
PCAR : 101.57 (+0.14%)
GOOGL : 193.18 (+0.53%)
ENPH : 35.41 (-0.30%)
NQU25 : 23,421.25s (+0.19%)
DHI : 145.32 (+0.43%)
TXN : 184.99 (-0.38%)
TEMN.Z.IX : 71.275 (-2.40%)
IQV : 199.17 (-0.82%)
TMUS : 243.55 (-1.60%)
LMT : 421.17 (+0.15%)
Nasdaq Pressured by Chip Stocks, But Broad Market Supported by Lower T-note Yields

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Tuesday closed up +0.06%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.40%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.50%. September E-mini...

AMAT : 185.69 (-1.29%)
PCAR : 101.57 (+0.14%)
AVGO : 290.18 (+0.51%)
DHI : 145.32 (+0.43%)
ADI : 227.82 (+0.64%)
CRCL : 192.86 (-0.11%)
$IUXX : 23,272.25 (+0.23%)
ZNU25 : 110-315s (+0.14%)
ESU25 : 6,425.00s (+0.37%)
PHM : 116.35 (+0.28%)
EFX : 246.26 (+0.11%)
RTX : 156.88 (+1.07%)
Stocks Slip on Weakness in Chip Makers and Disappointing Earnings

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.10%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.04%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.47%. September E-mini S&P futures...

AMAT : 185.69 (-1.29%)
PCAR : 101.57 (+0.14%)
AVGO : 290.18 (+0.51%)
DHI : 145.32 (+0.43%)
$IUXX : 23,272.25 (+0.23%)
ZNU25 : 110-315s (+0.14%)
ESU25 : 6,425.00s (+0.37%)
PHM : 116.35 (+0.28%)
EFX : 246.26 (+0.11%)
RTX : 156.88 (+1.07%)
AMD : 166.47 (+2.68%)
LRCX : 96.96 (-0.84%)
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December British pound futures present a selling opportunity on more price weakness.

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Stocks Pressured by Chip Stock Weakness

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.14%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.26%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.36%. September E-mini S&P futures...

AMAT : 185.69 (-1.29%)
PCAR : 101.57 (+0.14%)
AVGO : 290.18 (+0.51%)
DHI : 145.32 (+0.43%)
$IUXX : 23,272.25 (+0.23%)
ZNU25 : 110-315s (+0.14%)
ESU25 : 6,425.00s (+0.37%)
PHM : 116.35 (+0.28%)
EFX : 246.26 (+0.11%)
RTX : 156.88 (+1.07%)
AMD : 166.47 (+2.68%)
LRCX : 96.96 (-0.84%)
S&P Futures Muted With Focus on Earnings and Trade Deals

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are trending down -0.04% this morning as investors brace for a raft of corporate earnings reports and continue to keep a close eye on any trade developments between...

MEDP : 447.49 (-1.80%)
GIVN.Z.IX : 3,552.000 (-1.88%)
VZ : 43.08 (unch)
KO : 69.17 (+0.10%)
CHI : 10.44 (-0.10%)
GM : 53.40 (+2.03%)
NXPI : 223.29 (-0.51%)
BRKR : 41.94 (+3.68%)
TXN : 184.99 (-0.38%)
DHR : 205.48 (+1.32%)
SHOP : 124.43 (+1.92%)
DIM.P.DX : 175.050 (+0.03%)
Stocks Supported by Chip Stock Strength and Lower Bond Yields

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Monday closed up +0.14%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.04%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.50%. September E-mini...

AMAT : 185.69 (-1.29%)
AVGO : 290.18 (+0.51%)
VZ : 43.08 (unch)
LNG : 225.37 (-0.19%)
SRPT : 11.93 (-7.38%)
IVZ : 21.81 (+1.77%)
$IUXX : 23,272.25 (+0.23%)
ZNU25 : 110-315s (+0.14%)
ESU25 : 6,425.00s (+0.37%)
QCOM : 158.40 (-0.28%)
LRCX : 96.96 (-0.84%)
$DOWI : 44,901.92 (+0.47%)

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point N/A
2nd Resistance Point 72.04
1st Resistance Point 71.25
Last Price 70.46s
1st Support Level 69.52
2nd Support Level 68.58
3rd Support Level N/A

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52-Week High 75.27
Last Price 70.46s
Fibonacci 61.8% 64.59
Fibonacci 50% 61.29
Fibonacci 38.2% 57.99
52-Week Low 47.31

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