Crude Oil Price Forecast Today , Technical Analysis (March 17): WTI, Brent Go Back and Forth

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Brief Summary

This video discusses the light sweet crude oil and Brent markets, noting their reactions to geopolitical tensions, particularly the ongoing war. It suggests a buy-on-the-dip strategy for light sweet crude, identifying $92 and $88 as potential support levels, while highlighting $100 as a crucial level to break for further gains. The analysis points out that Brent markets are experiencing more stress due to the types of oil and European energy dynamics, with $100 and $92 as key support levels. The video advises caution in position sizing due to market volatility driven by headlines.

  • Light sweet crude oil market is influenced by geopolitical premium.
  • Buy-on-the-dip strategy is recommended with $92 and $88 as support levels.
  • Brent markets are under stress due to oil types and European energy dynamics.

Light Sweet Crude Oil Market Analysis

The light sweet crude oil market initially rallied, testing the $100 level but failing to sustain gains. The market is currently factoring in a geopolitical premium due to ongoing tensions. Differentials exist between light sweet crude, a primarily North American product, and other oil types. Increased exports from the United States and Canada do not significantly impact the broader market compared to heavier grades from the Middle East. A buy-on-the-dip strategy is advised, with potential buying opportunities around the $92 and $88 levels, at least until the war concludes. Breaking above $100 could lead to further upward movement.

Brent Market Dynamics

Brent markets are trading above $100, reflecting the stress on this market due to the types of oil it deals with and the current state of European energy. A short-term pullback may test the $100 level, with a break below potentially leading to a test of the $92 level. Further support lies at $85. A drop below this level might indicate a shift in the rally's momentum and a deeper correction.

Trading Strategy and Risk Management

Given the market's volatility driven by headlines, caution is advised regarding position sizes. Traders are likely seeking small value opportunities.

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0:03 Crypto oil continues to go back and forth. Before we start, a quick word from our sponsor. This video is brought to you by XNEST, the world's leading retail brokerage firm offering ultra fast execution and no overnight fees. Look for a link in the description below. The lightweek crude oil market did rally to kick off the session to the upside, testing the $100 level, but it has failed there. This is basically a market that is still locking in geopolitical premium. But at the same time, there are differentials differentials between light sweet crude and other forms of oil as it's mainly a North American product.

0:49 So, while exports will increase drastically for the United States and Canada, that doesn't really affect the overall market like it will some of the heavier grades that come out of the Middle East. Ultimately, this is a market that I think if it does pull back, you're looking for buying opportunities, at least until the war is over. And right now, the war does not look likely to end. So, I believe buy on the dip continues to be the case here with the $92 level and the $88 level both being interesting areas. If we break above $100, then it could open up the next leg higher. Brent markets are above $100 and quite frankly they should be because there'll be more stress on

1:35 the Brent market due to the types of oil that come out of the Middle East and of course the fact that European energy is thin at the moment. A short-term pullback at this point in time will test the $100 level. But I think if we break down below there, then it gets really interesting near the $92 level. After that, the $85 level is support. Anything below there, I think, would probably be a sign that the rally is currently uh starting to change its attitude and it may be a deeper correction. Ultimately, I think you have to be very cautious with your position size. headlines continue to throw the market around and therefore I think you have to look at this as a market that

2:24 traders are looking for little bits and pieces of value to take advantage of. My name's Christopher Lewis. I work for FX Empire. If you enjoyed the video, give me a thumbs up and subscribe.

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