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Crude Oil WTI Jan '25 (CLF25)

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Crude Oil WTI Futures Market News and Commentary

Crude Prices Edge Lower on Energy Demand Concerns

March WTI crude oil (CLH26) on Tuesday closed down -0.40 (-0.62%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26) closed down -0.0263 (-1.32%).

Crude oil and gasoline prices settled lower on Tuesday 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 were limited on Tuesday after the dollar index  ($DXY) fell to a 1-week low.  Also, US-Iran tensions are adding a risk premium to crude prices.  

Tuesday'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 Transportat... 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
12/23/24
Expiration Date
12/19/24 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Crude Oil WTI Jan '25
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
66.98 +4.37%
on 12/06/24
71.51 -2.24%
on 11/22/24
+0.67 (+0.97%)
since 11/19/24
3-Month
65.74 +6.34%
on 10/01/24
77.04 -9.25%
on 10/08/24
+0.24 (+0.34%)
since 09/19/24
52-Week
63.88 +9.44%
on 09/10/24
80.87 -13.55%
on 04/12/24
-3.05 (-4.18%)
since 12/19/23

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Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 72.44
2nd Resistance Point 71.85
1st Resistance Point 70.88
Last Price 69.91s
1st Support Level 69.32
2nd Support Level 68.73
3rd Support Level 67.76

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52-Week High 80.87
Fibonacci 61.8% 74.38
Fibonacci 50% 72.38
Fibonacci 38.2% 70.37
Last Price 69.91s
52-Week Low 63.88

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