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Crude Oil Approaches $50 Level After Stockpiles Drop

Summary:
  • Crude oil was trading higher at $48.40 and is heading for the $50.00 level. Prices were boosted by the latest EIA inventories which showed a stockpile draw.

Crude oil was trading higher at $48.40 and is heading for the $50.00 level, which was last seen in February. Prices were boosted by the latest EIA inventories which showed a stockpile draw.

U.S. crude oil stocks fell by 3.1 million barrels in the week to December 11th after analysts had forecast a 1.9-million-barrel drop. The draw was welcome after a big increase in the previous week had investors worried about the effects of the current lockdowns on demand.

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Oil prices have been supported by the dual effects of another U.S. stimulus package. The expectations for a deal are boosting economic growth and energy demand hopes, while it is also creating a continued decline in the U.S. dollar.

Crude Oil Technical Outlook

Crude oil is pressing higher with the $50.00 level being a target. It’s possible that we see a push to test that level this week. We are now moving away from support which lies at $45.00 and 43.50. The Investing Cube team is currently available to help all levels of traders with the Forex Trading Course or one-to-one coaching

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