The crude oil price gained 17 percent in the month of January and Russia- Ukraine tensions and started the month of February on a positive note.
OPEC Meeting
Crude Oil Price Retreats as OPEC+ Hints at supply Hikes
The price of crude oil declined slightly after the latest OPEC+ meeting. The leaders met during the weekend and agreed to gradually ease some of its production cuts between May and July.
Goldman Sachs sees oil taking a fleeting trip to $70-$75 a barrel
Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – Crude Oil prices could potentially rise as much as 12% from current levels, though the rally may prove fleeting, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
OPEC Meeting Concluded with no Figures, Debate to Continue Friday with Non-OPEC
An OPEC delegate recently crossed the wires announcing that the meeting has concluded and they haven’t decided on the figure of the output cut. The delegate further added that the debate would continue with non-OPEC members on Friday.
Breaking News – Crude Oil Prices Dip on Swelling U.S. Supply – OPEC Output Cuts Loom
U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were at $51.30 per barrel at 0023 GMT, down 15 cents, or 0.3 percent from their last settlement.
MCX Crude Oil Tips – Buy on Dips Strong Support @4013 – Neal Bhai Reports
Crude Oil on MCX settled up 0.12% at 4109 supported by expected supply cuts from OPEC but held back by record U.S. production.
What Would Happen To USD If Oil Hits $100 A Barrel?
Technical Perspective
The main focus is now on a retest of the year to date high (and 2011 low) around 75.15. Above here and the next technical resistance level will be the 61.8% retracement from 2014 highs around 79.51. To the downside, support is seen along the bullish channel base which, while intact, keeps focus on the further upside.