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Crude Oil WTI Aug '16 (CLQ16)

44.94s +0.29 (+0.65%) 07/20/16 [NYMEX]
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Quote Overview for Wed, Jul 20th, 2016
Day Low
43.69
Day High
45.25
Open 44.59
Previous Close 44.65 44.65
Volume 23,086 23,086
Open Interest 18,976 18,976
Stochastic %K 13.30% 13.30%
Weighted Alpha -11.33 -11.33
5-Day Change +0.19 (+0.42%) +0.19 (+0.42%)
52-Week Range 32.22 - 55.98 32.22 - 55.98
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Crude Oil WTI Futures Market News and Commentary

Trade War Fears Fan Energy Demand Concerns and Undercut Crude Prices

May WTI crude oil (CLK25) Monday closed down -1.29 (-2.08%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK25) closed down -0.0344 (-1.67%).

Crude oil and gasoline prices retreated Monday for a third session, with crude falling to a 4-year low and gasoline dropping to a 6-week low.  

Tariff turmoil continues to weigh on energy prices on concern that escalation of the global trade war could derail the global economy and energy demand.  Also, Monday’s stronger dollar is bearish for crude.  In addition, Sunday’s action by Saudi Arabia to cut its oil prices by the most in over two years is weighing on crude prices.  Finally, Monday’s slump in the S&P 500 to a 14-month low undercut confidence in the economic outlook and energy demand.  

Crude prices are also under pressure after Saudi Arabia said on Sunday that it would cut its flagship oil prices by $2.30 a barrel for customers for May delivery, the largest cut in over two years.

Crude prices have a negative carryover from last Thur... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
Crude Oil West Texas Intermediate
Contract Size
1,000 U.S. barrels (42,000 gallons)
Tick Size
1 cent per barrel ($10.00 per contract)
Trading Hours
5:00p.m. - 4:00p.m. (Sun-Fri) (RTH 8:00a.m. - 1:30p.m.) (Settles 1:30p.m.) CST
Exchange
NYMEX
Point Value
$1,000
Margin/Maintenance
$6,536/5,942
First Notice Date
07/22/16
Expiration Date
07/20/16 (expired)

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Crude Oil WTI Aug '16
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Aug Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Apr 1, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
744,725 (+18,201)
921,435 (+4,773)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
326,705 (+2,878)
159,020 (+15,751)
Producers - Long / Short
608,450 (+15,705)
336,647 (-11,917)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
49,047 (-889)
497,560 (+13,305)
Managed Money - Long / Short
188,212 (+6,508)
86,795 (-1,666)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
138,493 (-3,630)
72,225 (+17,417)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
43.69 +2.86%
on 07/20/16
Period Open: 49.96
50.54 -11.08%
on 06/22/16
-5.02 (-10.05%)
since 06/20/16
3-Month
43.69 +2.86%
on 07/20/16
Period Open: 45.49
52.28 -14.04%
on 06/09/16
-0.55 (-1.21%)
since 04/20/16
52-Week
32.22 +39.48%
on 01/20/16
Period Open: 55.21
55.98 -19.72%
on 07/21/15
-10.27 (-18.60%)
since 07/20/15

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Trade Wars, Recession Fears Continue to Weigh on Oil Prices - Crude Oil 4/7/25

The May WTI (CLK25 ) contract settled at 60.70 (-1.29) [-2.08%] , high of 63.90, low of 58.95. Spot price is 62.02 (-5.01). Open interest for CLK25 is 283,488. CLK25 settled below its 5 day (66.56), below...

QAM25 : 64.35 (+0.22%)
CLK25 : 60.89 (+0.31%)
Trade War Fears Fan Energy Demand Concerns and Undercut Crude Prices

May WTI crude oil (CLK25 ) Monday closed down -1.29 (-2.08%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK25 ) closed down -0.0344 (-1.67%). Crude oil and gasoline prices retreated Monday for a third session, with crude...

CLK25 : 60.89 (+0.31%)
RBK25 : 2.0342 (+0.70%)
Nat-Gas Prices Slump on Risk-Off Sentiment in Asset Markets

May Nymex natural gas (NGK25 ) on Monday closed down -0.182 (-4.74%). May nat-gas prices on Monday fell to a 7-week low and settled sharply lower. Trade war concerns hammered global equity markets on...

NGK25 : 3.635 (-0.55%)
Crude Oil Prices Fall on Energy Demand Fears from a Global Trade War

May WTI crude oil (CLK25 ) today is down -1.11 (-1.79%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK25 ) is down -0.0210 (-1.02%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today are sliding for a third session, with crude falling...

CLK25 : 60.89 (+0.31%)
RBK25 : 2.0342 (+0.70%)
Crude Pressured Again as Trade War Escalates—Is it Time to Lock in Gains?

Last week’s disastrous week in Crude was driven by the Trump tariff plan alongside the surprise decision out of OPEC+ to hike production. Our target after these catalysts has been the mid 50’s on the...

VIX calendar spread and a Gas Oil calendar spread

The VIX increased by nearly 55% over the week following the announcement of President Trump's tariffs. Such extreme fluctuations in the VIX are uncommon and typically revert to more moderate levels within...

Crude Oil Prices Plunge as Tariff Turmoil Threatens Global Energy Demand

May WTI crude oil (CLK25 ) Friday closed down -4.96 (-7.41%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK25 ) closed down -0.1098 (-5.07%). Crude oil and gasoline prices on Friday sank for the second day, with crude falling...

CLK25 : 60.89 (+0.31%)
RBK25 : 2.0342 (+0.70%)
Nat-Gas Prices Plunge on Tariff Fallout and Warmer US Temps

May Nymex natural gas (NGK25 ) on Friday closed down -0.301 (-7.27%). May nat-gas prices plunged to a 1-week low Friday on global trade war concerns and forecasts for warmer US temperatures, which could...

NGK25 : 3.635 (-0.55%)
Crude Prices Plunge as Tariff Turmoil Threatens Global Energy Demand

May WTI crude oil (CLK25 ) today is down -4.66 (-6.96%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK25 ) is down -0.1146 (-5.30%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sinking for the second day, with crude falling to a 4-year...

CLK25 : 60.89 (+0.31%)
RBK25 : 2.0342 (+0.70%)
Oil Plunges 6% on Tariff Fears, OPEC+ Sets May Production Boost

The May WTI (CLK25 ) contract settled at 66.95 (-4.76) [-6.64%] , high of 70.41, low of 65.98. Spot price is 71.71 (+0.49), open interest for CLK25 is 297,842. CLK25 settled below its 5 day (70.08), below...

QAM25 : 64.35 (+0.22%)
CLK25 : 60.89 (+0.31%)
Oil Prices Under Pressure: Tariffs, Economic Slowdown, and OPEC's Balancing Act

Recently, oil prices have been consistently falling. This is because global demand is expected to decline and worries about the economy as a whole are growing. While oil prices have historically been affected...

Cooler US Weather Forecasts Boost Nat-Gas Prices

May Nymex natural gas (NGK25 ) on Thursday closed up +0.083 (+2.05%). May nat-gas prices settled higher on Thursday after weather forecasts for the northern US shifted colder, which could boost heating...

NGK25 : 3.637 (-0.49%)
Crude Oil Prices Plunge on Energy Demand Concerns and Rising OPEC+ Production

May WTI crude oil (CLK25 ) Thursday closed down -4.76 (-6.64%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK25 ) closed down -0.1667 (-7.15%). Crude oil and gasoline prices plunged to 3-week lows on Thursday due to concern...

CLK25 : 60.91 (+0.35%)
RBK25 : 2.0342 (+0.70%)
DXY00 : 103.157 (-0.10%)
Crude Prices Plummet on Energy Demand Concerns and Rising OPEC+ Production

May WTI crude oil (CLK25 ) today is down -5.34 (-7.45%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK25 ) is down +0.1820 (-7.80%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today plunged to 3-week lows on concern that President Trump’s...

CLK25 : 60.91 (+0.35%)
RBK25 : 2.0342 (+0.70%)
WTI and Brent Oil Rise On ‘Liberation Day’, Fall Over 2% in After Hours Trading

The May WTI (CLK25 ) contract settled at 71.71 (+0.51) [+0.72%] , high of 72.28, low of 70.59. Spot price is 71.22 (-0.25), open interest for CLK25 is 307,027. CLK25 settled above its 5 day (70.83), above...

QAM25 : 64.38 (+0.26%)
CLK25 : 60.91 (+0.35%)
Crude Prices Push Higher on Strength in US Economic Reports

May WTI crude oil (CLK25 ) Wednesday closed up +0.51 (+0.72%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK25 ) closed up +0.0285 (+1.24%). Crude oil and gasoline prices posted moderate gains Wednesday, with gasoline climbing...

CLK25 : 60.91 (+0.35%)
RBK25 : 2.0342 (+0.70%)
DXY00 : 103.157 (-0.10%)
Nat-Gas Prices Climb as US Weather Forecasts Cool

May Nymex natural gas (NGK25 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.104 (+2.63%). May nat-gas prices pushed higher Wednesday as US weather forecasts shifted colder for early April, which could boost heating demand...

NGK25 : 3.637 (-0.49%)
Crude Gains on Signs of US Economic Strength

May WTI crude oil (CLK25 ) today is up +0.25 (+0.35%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK25 ) is up +0.0133 (+0.58%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today are moderately higher, with gasoline posting a 7-month...

CLK25 : 60.91 (+0.35%)
RBK25 : 2.0342 (+0.70%)
Crude Erases Early Gains on Energy Demand Concerns

May WTI crude oil (CLK25 ) Tuesday closed down -0.28 (-0.39%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK25 ) closed up +0.0118 (+0.52%). Crude oil and gasoline prices on Tuesday settled mixed, with gasoline posting a...

CLK25 : 60.91 (+0.35%)
RBK25 : 2.0342 (+0.70%)
Nat-Gas Prices Sink on Forecasts for Warmer US Temps

May Nymex natural gas (NGK25 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.168 (-4.08%). May nat-gas prices retreated Tuesday after US weather forecasts trended warmer for the first half of April, which will reduce heating...

NGK25 : 3.637 (-0.49%)

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point N/A
2nd Resistance Point 46.19
1st Resistance Point 45.56
Last Price 44.94s
1st Support Level 44.00
2nd Support Level 43.07
3rd Support Level N/A

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52-Week High 55.98
Fibonacci 61.8% 46.90
Last Price 44.94s
Fibonacci 50% 44.10
Fibonacci 38.2% 41.30
52-Week Low 32.22

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