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Long-term crude prices falling fast

Long-term crude prices are falling fast, with June 2017 futures (Nymex Light Crude – CLM2017) having broken through its medium-term target of $50/barrel*.

Nymex WTI Light Crude June 2017 Futures

* Target calculation: 56 – ( 60 – 54 ) = 50

The August 2015 Report from the International Energy Agency indicates that oversupply is growing. After the latest market turmoil, IEA estimates of global demand are also likely to be revised downward. Maybe that long-term target of $36/barrel** is not so crazy after all.

**Long-term target: 66 – ( 90 – 60 ) = 36

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Crude fall continues

Decline of Nymex Light Crude September 2015 futures (CLU2015) is slowing as it nears the medium-term target of $40/barrel*. Narrow consolidation at this level would suggest a continuation of the down-trend.

Nymex WTI Light Crude September 2015 Futures

* Target calculation: 50 – ( 60 – 50 ) = 40

Long-term June 2017 Nymex Light Crude futures (CLM2017) are consolidating in a narrow range at the medium-term target of $54/barrel*. Continuation of the down-trend is likely but recovery above $55.40 would warn of a bear market rally (not a reversal). Breach of support at $54 would offer a medium-term target of $50**.

Nymex WTI Light Crude June 2017 Futures

* Target calculation: 60 – ( 66 – 60 ) = 54; ** Target calculation: 56 – ( 60 – 54 ) = 50

Expect crude prices to continue falling. The August 2015 Report from the International Energy Agency indicates that oversupply is growing. It is likely to take at least a year before balance is restored.

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Crude fall continues

Nymex Light Crude futures (September 2015 – CLU2015) are approaching their medium-term target of $40/barrel*. Expect support at this level.

Nymex WTI Light Crude September 2015 Futures

* Target calculation: 50 – ( 60 – 50 ) = 40

Long-term June 2017 Nymex Light Crude futures (CLM2017) are testing the medium-term target of $54/barrel* — a premium of about $11/barrel over current delivery. Expect support at this level but the long-term target could be as low as $36**.

Nymex WTI Light Crude June 2017 Futures

* Target calculation: 60 – ( 66 – 60 ) = 54; ** Target calculation: 66 – ( 90 – 60 ) = 36

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Crude downward slide continues

Long-term June 2017 Nymex Light Crude futures (CLM2017) is approaching its medium-term target of $54/barrel*, maintaining a premium of about $10/barrel over current delivery. Expect support at $54, but the long-term target could be as low as $36**.

Nymex WTI Light Crude June 2017 Futures

* Target calculation: 60 – ( 66 – 60 ) = 54

** Target calculation: 66 – ( 90 – 60 ) = 36

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Will Iran deal nuke crude?

The nuclear deal with Iran is likely to increase supply of crude oil, especially in European markets, driving down prices.

Brent Crude August 2015 Futures

Brent crude August 2015 contract (CBQ15 above) is testing support at $56 per barrel. Narrow consolidation suggests continuation of the down-trend. Breach of $56 would signal a test of primary support at $53.

Nymex WTI Light Crude August 2015 Futures

Nymex (WTI) Light Crude August 2015 contract (CLQ15) is in a similar pattern, with medium-term support at $51 and primary support at $49 per barrel.

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Crude breaks $54

Nymex Light Crude continues its sharp descent, with August 2015 futures breaking medium-term support at $54 per barrel.

Nymex WTI Light Crude

The next major support level is primary support at $44.

Nymex WTI Light Crude

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Crude dives to $55

Nymex Light Crude continues its sharp descent, with August 2015 futures falling below $55 per barrel. Respect of $53 would indicate the (secondary) up-trend is intact, but breach would warn of a test of primary support at $44.

Nymex WTI Light Crude

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Crude dives below $58

Nymex Light Crude closed below support at $58 per barrel, signaling retracement to test medium-term support at $53. Respect of $53 would suggest an advance to $68/barrel, while failure would warn of a test of primary support at $44.

Nymex WTI Light Crude and Brent Crude

 

June 2020 futures broke support, at $70/barrel, suggesting a test of $50/barrel*.

June 2020 Light Crude

* Target calculation: 70 – ( 90 – 70 ) = 50

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Crude: Where next?

Nymex Light Crude plotted against CPI gives an historical perspective on current crude prices: high prior to China’s entry into the global energy market, but low relative to prices since then. Expect strong support at the 2008 low.

Nymex WTI Light Crude and Brent Crude

Has fracking permanently suppressed oil prices, or will production dwindle over time in response to lower prices? Oil well efficiency is rising as marginal wells are mothballed.

 

Production forecasts are rising.

 

Causing oil futures to fall. June 2020 Light Crude broke support at $70/barrel, offering a target of $55/barrel.

June 2020 Light Crude

* Target calculation: 70 – ( 85 – 70 ) = 55

Spot prices (Nymex Light Crude) continue to range between $58 and $61 per barrel. Reversal below $58 would signal retracement to test medium-term support at $54. Breakout above $61 is unlikely at present, but would signal a rally to $68/barrel.

Nymex WTI Light Crude and Brent Crude

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Crude retraces

Nymex Light Crude encountered solid resistance at $60/$61 per barrel. Reversal below $58 would signal retracement to test the new support level at $54. Respect would indicate an up-trend, while failure of $54 would test primary support at $44. Brent Crude [green] is already retracing and likely to test support at $54.

Nymex WTI Light Crude and Brent Crude

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