Crude Oil

Oil weighs up Russia developments against Middle Eastern tensions. EUR/USD struggles around 1.12 with US and EZ inflation data this week.

U.S. stocks are rising on Friday as oil prices ease on signs of reduced Middle East supply risks, although the telecom sector remains under pressure following SpaceX’s acquisition deal.

Markets went from risk off to risk on yesterday afternoon and we have since kicked on with some follow-up buying of stocks, gold and silver, while the dollar has also shown signs of weakness. Risk appetite turned positive after bond yields and oil prices both retreated yesterday.

The global equity markets remain under pressure and with oil surging higher again this week, we have even more reason to remain cautious. Already, the S&P and Nasdaq were running support from only a handful of hyperscalers and AI stocks. But even these indices have started to take notice of the deteriorating market breadth and global indices. Still, for me, the ongoing weakness is becoming more evident in the Dow and the small-cap Russell 2000 indices, and as such I will continuing watching these markets closely to provide a more accurate signal about the health of the stock markets.

U.S. stocks are set to open lower, with the Dow Jones leading the move south as U.S. oil prices jump 5% and Treasury yields rise, stoking inflation concerns.

Brent’s recovery above $100 is reinforcing inflation concerns and pressure on bond yields. Depleted inventories could limit oil’s downside even if a US-Iran deal emerges.

U.S. stocks point to a weaker open after reaching record highs in the previous session. Rising oil prices and elevated Treasury yields are making investors more cautious as they look ahead to the minutes from the September FOMC meeting.

WTI crude holds support as bearish momentum fades, while Brent shows relative strength and positioning hints at a possible rebound.

U.S. stocks are opening higher, with the S&P 500 briefly hitting an all-time high amid optimism surrounding AI trade and hopes of strong corporate earnings, boosting tech stocks. At the same time, oil prices are falling, pulling Treasury yields lower.

U.S. stocks have opened mixed on Monday as investors await fresh clues on the outlook for interest rates while weighing elevated Treasury yields and oil prices.

Crude Oil Weekly Outlook: The bearish-to-neutral setup holds as OPEC keeps November quotas steady, Gulf exports recover to near prewar levels, US crude inventories continue to rise gradually, and prices remain below a seven-month barrier.

U.S. stocks are rising after weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs data saw markets rein in rate hike expectations.