WTI prices ticked higher as renewed Houthi attacks in the Red Sea raised supply and shipping risk concerns.
A drone and speedboat strike on a Greek-operated vessel killed four crew members, marking the second attack in a day and signaling a fresh escalation after a temporary Middle East truce.
The Red Sea remains a critical route for crude flows, and heightened tensions could support oil prices due to potential disruptions.
However, US inventory data is a key counterweight:
The API reported a surprise 7.1 million barrel build in crude stockpiles last week (vs. expected 2.8M draw).
This adds to an 11 million barrel increase in inventories year-to-date, which could limit upside momentum in WTI.
Traders now await the official EIA report later today, which could confirm or challenge API’s bearish signal.
Trading Implications:
Geopolitical premium is re-entering the market—bullish for WTI in the short term.
Inventory build limits gains—if confirmed by EIA, could lead to price pullbacks.
Key levels and positioning will hinge on EIA stock data and any further escalation in shipping threats.
Bias:
Short-term: Bullish with upside risk from Red Sea conflict
Medium-term: Capped by high U.S. stock levels unless demand outlook improves
Key Support and Resistance Levels
Resistance Level 1: 7120
Resistance Level 2: 7260
Resistance Level 3: 7375
Support Level 1: 6650
Support Level 2: 6460
Support Level 3: 6290
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A drone and speedboat strike on a Greek-operated vessel killed four crew members, marking the second attack in a day and signaling a fresh escalation after a temporary Middle East truce.
The Red Sea remains a critical route for crude flows, and heightened tensions could support oil prices due to potential disruptions.
However, US inventory data is a key counterweight:
The API reported a surprise 7.1 million barrel build in crude stockpiles last week (vs. expected 2.8M draw).
This adds to an 11 million barrel increase in inventories year-to-date, which could limit upside momentum in WTI.
Traders now await the official EIA report later today, which could confirm or challenge API’s bearish signal.
Trading Implications:
Geopolitical premium is re-entering the market—bullish for WTI in the short term.
Inventory build limits gains—if confirmed by EIA, could lead to price pullbacks.
Key levels and positioning will hinge on EIA stock data and any further escalation in shipping threats.
Bias:
Short-term: Bullish with upside risk from Red Sea conflict
Medium-term: Capped by high U.S. stock levels unless demand outlook improves
Key Support and Resistance Levels
Resistance Level 1: 7120
Resistance Level 2: 7260
Resistance Level 3: 7375
Support Level 1: 6650
Support Level 2: 6460
Support Level 3: 6290
This communication is for informational purposes only and should not be viewed as any form of recommendation as to a particular course of action or as investment advice. It is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument or as an official confirmation of any transaction. Opinions, estimates and assumptions expressed herein are made as of the date of this communication and are subject to change without notice. This communication has been prepared based upon information, including market prices, data and other information, believed to be reliable; however, Trade Nation does not warrant its completeness or accuracy. All market prices and market data contained in or attached to this communication are indicative and subject to change without notice.
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