WTI Crude Oil dips amid easing geopolitical tensions, OPEC+ deliberations

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  • WTI crude oil prices declined following the start of a truce in the Gaza Strip.
  • OPEC+ postpones crucial meetings, sparking speculations of potential oil production cuts for 2024.
  • Global factors like higher US crude stockpiles, China's uncertain oil demand, and non-OPEC production growth contribute to Oil price trends.

West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US Crude Oil benchmark, fell on Friday as the release of some hostages in Gaza reduced geopolitical tensions. The daily chart showed prices at $75.13 per barrel, even though global business activity witnessed an uptick.

WTI falls to $75.13 per barrel as Gaza truce reduces Middle East risks, while OPEC+ meeting delay and production discussions influence market

A planned truce in the Gaza Strip began, aimed to allow the exchange of hostages between Israel and Hamas. Hence, reduced geopolitical tensions weighed in on oil prices, which usually tend to rise amid risks in the Middle East. However, Oil bears are not out of the woods yet, as the upcoming OPEC+ meeting is awaited, with crude Oil production cuts for 2024 looming.

The OPEC+ delayed its meeting from November 26 to November 30 as countries discussed Oil output levels. The delay led to a significant drop of 5% on Wednesday before WTI trimmed some of its losses to just 1.30%.

There are indications that OPEC+ is making progress toward a compromise with African oil-producing countries regarding production levels for 2024. This development suggests ongoing negotiations and discussions within the group to establish production quotas for the coming year.

While WTI could witness an uptick if OPEC+ cuts its production, higher US Crude stockpiles, and lower refining margins can put a lid on Oil prices.

Additionally, China's longer-term oil demand outlook remains uncertain. Analysts suggest that oil demand growth in China could weaken to around 4% in the first half of 2024, mainly due to challenges in the property sector that may impact diesel consumption.

Furthermore, non-OPEC production is expected to remain robust, with Brazil's state energy company, Petrobras, planning significant investments to boost output. This could contribute to global oil supply, potentially limiting upward price movements.

WTI Technical Levels

WTI US OIL

Overview
Today last price 75.59
Today Daily Change -0.76
Today Daily Change % -1.00
Today daily open 76.35
 
Trends
Daily SMA20 78.47
Daily SMA50 83.61
Daily SMA100 82.2
Daily SMA200 77.94
 
Levels
Previous Daily High 76.86
Previous Daily Low 75.35
Previous Weekly High 79.66
Previous Weekly Low 72.39
Previous Monthly High 90.88
Previous Monthly Low 80.52
Daily Fibonacci 38.2% 75.93
Daily Fibonacci 61.8% 76.28
Daily Pivot Point S1 75.51
Daily Pivot Point S2 74.67
Daily Pivot Point S3 73.99
Daily Pivot Point R1 77.02
Daily Pivot Point R2 77.7
Daily Pivot Point R3 78.54

 

 

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