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Crude Oil WTI Dec '20 (CLZ20)

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Crude Oil WTI Futures Market News and Commentary

Crude Prices Slide as Geopolitical Risks Ease

August WTI crude oil (CLQ26) on Wednesday closed down -0.92 (-1.32%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26) closed up +0.0503 (+1.74%).

Crude oil and gasoline prices settled mixed on Wednesday, with crude falling to a 4.25-month low and gasoline rising to a 1-week high.  Crude prices were under pressure on Wednesday amid signs of progress in US-Iran peace talks, which have eased geopolitical risks.  Also, dollar strength on Wednesday weighed on most commodity prices, including crude oil.  Wednesday’s weekly EIA inventory report was mostly bullish as crude supplies fell to a 7.75-year low and gasoline stockpiles fell more than expected.

Crude prices tumbled on Wednesday after a senior US administration official said US negotiators held positive discussions in Qatar and progress is being made on technical talks with Iran.  Also, the Wall Street Journal reported that President Trump had decided against resuming a broad military campaign against Iran and told his staff that he di... 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
$10,789/9,809
First Notice Date
11/24/20
Expiration Date
11/20/20 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Crude Oil WTI Dec '20
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Dec Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jun 23, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
878,059 (-38,284)
1,030,665 (-51,017)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
350,026 (-10,978)
235,393 (-1,128)
Producers - Long / Short
661,908 (-28,152)
283,032 (-28,312)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
84,221 (-3,802)
615,703 (-16,375)
Managed Money - Long / Short
209,683 (-10,490)
126,811 (+2,866)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
140,343 (-488)
108,582 (-3,994)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
33.64 +25.30%
on 11/02/20
43.06 -2.11%
on 11/11/20
+0.45 (+1.08%)
since 10/20/20
3-Month
33.64 +25.30%
on 11/02/20
44.33 -4.92%
on 08/26/20
-1.24 (-2.86%)
since 08/20/20
52-Week
25.31 +66.53%
on 04/22/20
59.51 -29.17%
on 01/08/20
-11.40 (-21.29%)
since 11/20/19

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August WTI crude oil (CLQ26 ) today is down -1.26 (-1.81%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26 ) is up +0.0335 (+1.16%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are mixed today, with crude falling to a 4.25-month low...

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Barchart Trading Guide

The Barchart Trading Guide is a Buy Signal with a Maximum Signal Strength.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point N/A
2nd Resistance Point 42.80
1st Resistance Point 42.48
Last Price 42.15s
1st Support Level 41.67
2nd Support Level 41.18
3rd Support Level N/A

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52-Week High 59.51
Fibonacci 61.8% 46.45
Fibonacci 50% 42.41
Last Price 42.15s
Fibonacci 38.2% 38.37
52-Week Low 25.31

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