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Crude Oil Weekly Outlook: Trade, OPEC+, and Geopolitical Risks at the Forefront

Crude Oil Weekly Outlook: WTI crude is challenging the $65 resistance as markets weigh US-China trade talks, expectations of an OPEC+ supply cut rollback by June, rising supply risks from Russia, and heightened geopolitical tension following an explosion at Iran’s Bandar Abbas port near the Strait of Hormuz — a key oil transit route — which may impact oil prices next week.

Crude Oil, Nasdaq Forecast: OPEC Downgrades Demand, Markets Await Trade Signals

Crude Oil, Nasdaq Forecast: Crude Oil and Nasdaq hold their rebounds—with oil hovering near $60 and the Nasdaq below 19,200—as markets await direction from US-China trade talks, key economic data, and earnings releases. What are the potential scenarios?

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April 15, 2025 10:00 PM

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Crude Oil Week Ahead: OPEC Report, Chinese GDP, and Tariffs

Crude Oil Week Ahead: Crude oil’s rebound from the $55 level, last seen at oversold momentum levels of 2020, aligned with a broader U.S. market recovery on Wednesday. OPEC’s tentative Monday report is set to clarify 2025 supply-demand projections amid trade tensions and quota shifts.

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April 13, 2025 11:00 PM
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Oil Slips Back to $66, Eyes on Fed Outlook

Oil prices retreated to $66 amid growing concerns over global economic growth, rising inventory levels, and oversupply risks, further pressured by OPEC’s April supply plans. With the (FOMC) meeting on the horizon, market participants are closely watching for signals on the Fed’s policy stance and its implications for oil demand.

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March 19, 2025 11:34 PM
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Crude Oil Week Ahead: Is There More Downside?

Crude Oil Week Ahead: The transition from trade wars to trade deals has taken a significant toll on markets. Upcoming geopolitical developments, OPEC’s monthly report, and the US inflation report—following concerns over China’s deflation—add further uncertainty to the oil market this week.

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March 10, 2025 12:00 AM
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Crude Oil, Gold Outlook: Trade Wars Begin

Crude Oil, Gold Outlook: As OPEC leans toward an output increase in April and trade tensions escalate between the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and China, oil bears take the lead while gold bulls re-enter the market, hedging against uncertainties.

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March 4, 2025 09:02 PM
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China Tariffs Persist, Oil's Retracement Deepens

Despite the delayed tariff agreements between the US, Mexico, and Canada, the 10% US tariffs on Chinese imports remain in effect as of today. Meanwhile, bearish sentiment dominates crude oil, with prices dipping back below $72

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February 4, 2025 07:40 PM
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Crude Oil Week Ahead: OPEC Meeting, NFP, and ISM PMI

Crude Oil Week Ahead: Crude oil retested its 2025 starting point, hovering near the key $72 support zone ahead of the first OPEC meeting of the year, next week's ISM PMI and Non-Farm Payrolls reports, and evolving energy policies under Donald Trump.

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February 3, 2025 12:00 AM
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Crude Oil Week Ahead: China, OPEC, and US Inflation

Crude Oil Week Ahead: Crude oil remains on a bullish track this year, reaching 4-month highs. Next week, key inputs such as Chinese economic data, shifts in Fed rate expectations, and OPEC and IEA monthly reports are expected to shape the still range-bound direction of oil prices.

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Crude Oil Outlook: 4-Year Support vs OPEC December Decision

Crude Oil Outlook: With several challenges facing OPEC’s meeting today, crude oil’s 4-year support zone remains pivotal in determining its next move—will it result in a bearish breakout or a bullish reversal?

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December 5, 2024 07:56 PM
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Crude Oil Week Ahead: Upside Risk and Wars vs Sunday's OPEC Meeting

Crude Oil Week Ahead: Crude oil’s 4-year support level has amplified its importance as supply disruption risks rise again amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Meanwhile, OPEC’s upcoming meeting on Sunday could reshape production quotas and influence market dynamics.

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Crude Oil Analysis: Upside Risks for 2024, Downside Risks for 2025

Crude Oil Analysis: As China’s deflationary pressures deepen, OPEC cuts its oil forecasts further, and Trump’s energy agenda looms on the horizon, 2024’s geopolitical risks are set against bearish expectations for 2025.

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November 14, 2024 07:47 PM
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Crude Oil Week Ahead: OPEC Report, Chinese Data, and US CPI

Crude Oil Week Ahead: With volatility still restrained post-US election and FOMC week, crude oil markets remain poised for a potential breakout as key events from OPEC, the IEA, and economic data from China and the US are on the horizon. The longer the price remains within this tight range, the more significant any upcoming breakout may be.

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Crude Oil Week Ahead: OPEC Report, IEA Report, and Supply Concerns

Crude Oil Week Ahead: the crude oil market is expected to remain volatile this week with the Chinese economic stimulus, shifts in US monetary policy expectations, and supply concerns between hurricanes and geopolitical tensions. This will coincide with the release of OPEC and IEA Oil monthly reports and 2024-2025 forecasts.