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Crude Oil WTI Jan '24 (CLF24)

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Crude Oil WTI Futures Market News and Commentary

Energy Demand Concerns Weigh on Crude Prices

March WTI crude oil (CLH26) today is down -0.33 (-0.51%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26) is down -0.0195 (-0.98%).

Crude oil and gasoline prices are under pressure today on energy demand concerns after US retail sales in December unexpectedly stagnated, a sign of weakness in consumer spending that is bearish for economic growth and energy demand.  Losses in crude are limited after the dollar index  ($DXY) fell to a 1-week low today.  Also, US-Iran tensions are adding a risk premium to crude prices.  

Today's report on US retail sales was negative for crude after Dec retail sales were unchanged m/m, weaker than the +0.4% m/m expected, suggesting some weakness in consumer spending.  Also, weakness in Dec retail sales could lead to a downward revision in Q4 GDP, a bearish factor for energy demand and crude prices.

Concerns over an escalation of geopolitical risk in the Middle East have added a risk premium to crude oil, supporting prices.  The US Department of Transp... 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
$4,725/4,296
First Notice Date
12/21/23
Expiration Date
12/19/23 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Crude Oil WTI Jan '24
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Jan Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Feb 3, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
879,932 (+39,057)
1,032,431 (+76,508)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
315,529 (+20,282)
190,964 (-7,301)
Producers - Long / Short
607,049 (+27,890)
436,409 (+49,588)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
138,961 (+10,429)
462,100 (+26,182)
Managed Money - Long / Short
189,550 (+13,170)
112,790 (-4,543)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
125,979 (+7,112)
78,174 (-2,758)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
67.71 +8.46%
on 12/13/23
79.60 -7.74%
on 11/30/23
-2.60 (-3.42%)
since 11/17/23
3-Month
67.71 +8.46%
on 12/13/23
90.27 -18.64%
on 09/28/23
-14.45 (-16.44%)
since 09/19/23
52-Week
64.37 +14.09%
on 03/20/23
90.27 -18.64%
on 09/28/23
+0.81 (+1.12%)
since 12/19/22

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Energy Demand Concerns Weigh on Crude Prices

March WTI crude oil (CLH26 ) today is down -0.33 (-0.51%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26 ) is down -0.0195 (-0.98%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are under pressure today on energy demand concerns after...

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March WTI crude oil (CLH26 ) on Monday closed up +0.81 (+1.27%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26 ) closed up +0.0323 (+1.65%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled sharply higher on Monday, with gasoline...

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March WTI crude oil (CLH26 ) today is up +0.79 (+1.24%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26 ) is up +0.0360 (+1.84%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are climbing today, with gasoline posting a 2.5-month high....

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RBH26 : 1.9690 (-0.83%)
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Crude Oil Prices Underpinned by Dollar Weakness and Geopolitical Risks

March WTI crude oil (CLH26 ) on Friday closed up +0.26 (+0.41%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26 ) closed up +0.0266 (+1.38%). Crude oil and gasoline prices recovered from early losses on Friday and moved...

CLH26 : 64.11 (-0.39%)
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Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 76.54
2nd Resistance Point 75.28
1st Resistance Point 74.36
Last Price 73.44s
1st Support Level 72.18
2nd Support Level 70.92
3rd Support Level 70.00

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52-Week High 90.27
Fibonacci 61.8% 80.38
Fibonacci 50% 77.32
Fibonacci 38.2% 74.26
Last Price 73.44s
52-Week Low 64.37

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