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Crude Oil WTI Mini Dec '22 (QMZ22)

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Crude Oil WTI Mini Futures Market News and Commentary

Crude Oil Prices Rally on no Breakthrough to end the Ukraine War

February WTI crude oil (CLG26) today is up +1.43 (+2.52%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26) is up +0.0337 (+1.97%).

Crude oil prices are moving sharply higher today after weekend talks to end the Ukraine-Russian war failed to yield a breakthrough.  Also, hopes of stronger Chinese energy demand are lifting crude prices after the Chinese government pledged support to sustain economic growth next year.

The EIA said today it has delayed the release of its weekly inventory report, initially expected today, with no time given for publication.  The data for the week ended December 19 was already delayed due to the Christmas holiday.

Strength in Chinese crude demand is supportive for prices.  According to data from Kpler, China’s crude imports this month are set to increase by 10% m/m to a record 12.2 million bpd as it rebuilds its crude inventories.

Oil prices also have support after the US last Thursday launched strikes on ISIS targets in Nigeria in a security an... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
E-Mini Crude Oil WTI
Contract Size
500 U.S. barrels (21,000 gallons)
Tick Size
2.5 cents per barrel ($12.50 per contract)
Trading Hours
5:00p.m. - 4:00p.m. (Sun-Fri) (Settles 1:30p.m.) CST
Exchange
NYMEX
Point Value
$500
Margin/Maintenance
$2,884/2,622
First Notice Date
11/18/22
Expiration Date
11/18/22 (expired)

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Crude Oil WTI Mini Dec '22
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
77.225 +3.70%
on 11/18/22
93.750 -14.58%
on 11/07/22
-1.990 (-2.42%)
since 10/18/22
3-Month
75.750 +5.72%
on 09/26/22
95.400 -16.06%
on 08/30/22
-9.000 (-10.10%)
since 08/18/22
52-Week
60.800 +31.71%
on 12/02/21
110.625 -27.61%
on 06/09/22
+9.260 (+13.08%)
since 11/18/21

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Crude Oil Prices Rally on no Breakthrough to end the Ukraine War

February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) today is up +1.43 (+2.52%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) is up +0.0337 (+1.97%). Crude oil prices are moving sharply higher today after weekend talks to end the Ukraine-Russian...

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Crude Oil Prices Fall on Possible Progress on Ukraine-Russia Peace Deal

February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) on Friday closed down -1.61 (-2.76%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) closed down -0.0467 (-2.66%). Crude oil prices fell sharply due to possible progress on a Ukraine-Russia...

CLG26 : 58.12 (+2.43%)
RBG26 : 1.7282 (+1.22%)
Crude Oil Prices Fall on Possible Progress on Ukraine-Russia Peace Deal

February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) today is down -1.02 (-1.75%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) is down -0.0306 (-1.74%). Crude oil prices are sharply lower due to possible progress on a Ukraine-Russia...

CLG26 : 58.12 (+2.43%)
RBG26 : 1.7282 (+1.22%)
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Crude Oil Prices End Little Changed But See Continued Support From Recent Oil Tanker Disruptions

February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.03 (-0.05%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) closed up +0.0040 (+0.23%). Crude oil closed little changed on Wednesday, but rallied earlier...

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Crude Oil Prices Continue Higher on Recent Oil Tanker Disruptions

February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) today is up +0.06 (+0.10%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) is up +0.0055 (+0.31%). Crude oil today extended this week's rally, which has been driven by concern about...

CLG26 : 58.12 (+2.43%)
RBG26 : 1.7282 (+1.22%)

Barchart Trading Guide

The Barchart Trading Guide is a Sell Signal with a Soft Signal Strength.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 88.045
2nd Resistance Point 85.310
1st Resistance Point 82.695
Last Price 80.080s
1st Support Level 77.345
2nd Support Level 74.610
3rd Support Level 71.995

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52-Week High 110.625
Fibonacci 61.8% 91.592
Fibonacci 50% 85.713
Last Price 80.080s
Fibonacci 38.2% 79.833
52-Week Low 60.800

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