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Crude Oil WTI Mini May '25 (QMK25)

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Crude Oil WTI Mini Futures Market News and Commentary

Crude Prices Tumble on Global Oil Glut Fears and Peace Talks in Ukraine

January WTI crude oil (CLF26) today is down -1.63 (-2.87%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF26) is down -0.0506 (-2.92%).

Crude oil and gasoline prices are selling off today, falling to 4.75-year nearest-futures lows.  Concerns about global energy demand and expectations for a worldwide oil glut are weighing on crude prices.  Also, today's decline in the S&P 500 to a 2.5-week low dampens optimism about the economic outlook, which is negative for energy demand.  In addition, the potential for a Russian-Ukrainian ceasefire reduces geopolitical risks and is negative for crude prices.  

Today's weaker-than-expected global economic news signals reduced energy demand and is bearish for crude prices.  The US Nov unemployment rate rose +0.1 to a 4-year high of 4.6%.  Also, the US Dec S&P manufacturing PMI fell -0.4 to a 5-month low of 51.8, weaker than expectations of 52.1.  In addition, the Eurozone Dec S&P manufacturing PMI unexpectedly fell -0.4 to 49.2, weaker than expectation... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
E-Mini Crude Oil WTI
Contract Size
500 U.S. barrels (21,000 gallons)
Tick Size
2.5 cents per barrel ($12.50 per contract)
Trading Hours
5:00p.m. - 4:00p.m. (Sun-Fri) (Settles 1:30p.m.) CST
Exchange
NYMEX
Point Value
$500
Margin/Maintenance
$2,884/2,622
First Notice Date
04/21/25
Expiration Date
04/21/25 (expired)

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Crude Oil WTI Mini May '25
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior May Contracts
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
55.150 +14.38%
on 04/09/25
72.275 -12.72%
on 04/02/25
-5.200 (-7.62%)
since 03/21/25
3-Month
55.150 +14.38%
on 04/09/25
74.625 -15.47%
on 01/22/25
-11.080 (-14.94%)
since 01/21/25
52-Week
55.150 +14.38%
on 04/09/25
77.720 -18.84%
on 07/03/24
-12.030 (-16.02%)
since 04/19/24

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Crude Prices Tumble on Global Oil Glut Fears and Peace Talks in Ukraine

January WTI crude oil (CLF26 ) today is down -1.63 (-2.87%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF26 ) is down -0.0506 (-2.92%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are selling off today, falling to 4.75-year nearest-futures...

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Energy Demand Concerns Undercut Crude Oil Prices

January WTI crude oil (CLF26 ) on Monday closed down -0.62 (-1.08%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF26 ) closed down -0.0198 (-1.13%). Crude oil and gasoline prices were under pressure on Monday, with crude...

CLG26 : 55.50 (-2.06%)
RBF26 : 1.6887 (-2.52%)
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NGH26 : 3.284 (-1.50%)
Crude Prices Fall on Signs of Weak Chinese Energy Demand

January WTI crude oil (CLF26 ) today is down -0.84 (-1.46%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF26 ) is down -0.0234 (-1.34%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are under pressure today, with crude oil falling...

CLG26 : 55.50 (-2.06%)
RBF26 : 1.6887 (-2.52%)
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Dollar Strength and Stock Market Weakness Undercut Crude Oil Prices

January WTI crude oil (CLF26 ) on Friday closed down -0.16 (-0.28%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF26 ) closed down -0.0077 (-0.44%). Crude oil and gasoline prices moved lower on Friday, with gasoline...

CLG26 : 55.50 (-2.06%)
RBF26 : 1.6887 (-2.52%)
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Crude Oil Prices Slip on Dollar Strength and Oil Glut Concerns

January WTI crude oil (CLF26 ) today is down -0.32 (-0.56%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF26 ) closed down -0.0118 (-0.67%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are falling today, with gasoline posting a 4.75-year...

CLG26 : 55.50 (-2.06%)
RBF26 : 1.6887 (-2.52%)
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Barchart Trading Guide

The Barchart Trading Guide is a Sell Signal with a Strong Signal Strength.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 66.045
2nd Resistance Point 65.210
1st Resistance Point 64.145
Last Price 63.080s
1st Support Level 62.245
2nd Support Level 61.410
3rd Support Level 60.345

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52-Week High 77.720
Fibonacci 61.8% 69.098
Fibonacci 50% 66.435
Fibonacci 38.2% 63.772
Last Price 63.080s
52-Week Low 55.150

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