US Dollar Holds the High Ground Ahead of Fed Decision While Crude Oil Languishes
The US Dollar mostly held onto overnight gains as the market jockeys for position ahead of the Fed decision later today. Will a hike boost USD to sink WTI?
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The US Dollar mostly held onto overnight gains as the market jockeys for position ahead of the Fed decision later today. Will a hike boost USD to sink WTI?
WTI oil is trying to hold a major threshold of support, a sizable rally could develop if it can maintain levels just below.
Crude oil plunged more than 30% off the highs with the decline approaching multi-year trend support. The levels that matter on the WTI weekly chart into the July close.
Crude oil prices are moderating after a multi-day rally that was aided by a weaker US Dollar and risk-on flows. Traders are likely sitting on the sidelines ahead of tonight's EIA inventory data.
Crude oil plunged to levels not seen since February with a 26% drop taking price towards key technical support. The levels that matter on the WTI short-term charts.