Crude Oil Slumps as OPEC+ Fails to Convince Market Bulls
Market Intelligence Analysis
AI-PoweredCrude oil prices are expected to end the week lower as OPEC+ failed to convince market bulls, despite a modest output increase and pause on further production hikes. The market remains focused on a bearish fundamental backdrop. Oil futures are trading at $59.70, down 2.10% from Thursday's close.
Market impact analysis based on bearish sentiment with 85% confidence.
Article Context
Light crude oil futures are on track to finish the week lower after failing to confirm a recent closing price reversal bottom for the second time. As of Thursday’s close, the market is trading at $59.70, down $1.28 or -2.10%. With one session remaining, traders remain focused on the fundamental backdrop, which continues to tilt bearish. OPEC+ Output Strategy Fails to Convince Market OPEC+ attempted to stabilize prices by confirming a modest 137,000 barrels per day (bpd) increase in December and signaling a pause on further production hikes…
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