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4 May 2015
WTI extends the downside
FXStreet (Edinburgh) - The barrel of the American benchmark for the light crude oil is trading on the defensive on Monday, currently hovering over the $58.70 area.
WTI softer on Chinese data
Poor Chinese manufacturing PMI during April poured cold water over the recent upside in WTI, as it raised concerns about the demand for crude oil in one of the biggest world importers. Recall that Chinese manufacturing PMI tracked by HSBC came in at 48.9 during April, down from March’s 49.2.
Adding to today’s downbeat tone, the greenback is posting marginal gains after fading a positive start this morning.
WTI relevant levels
The barrel of WTI is retreating 0.58% at $58.81 with the initial support at $58.45 (low May 4) ahead of $58.37 (low Apr.30) and then $56.07 (low Apr.28). On the upside, a surpass of $59.75 (high May 4) would expose $59.90 (high May 1) and finally $61.34 (high Dec.10).
WTI softer on Chinese data
Poor Chinese manufacturing PMI during April poured cold water over the recent upside in WTI, as it raised concerns about the demand for crude oil in one of the biggest world importers. Recall that Chinese manufacturing PMI tracked by HSBC came in at 48.9 during April, down from March’s 49.2.
Adding to today’s downbeat tone, the greenback is posting marginal gains after fading a positive start this morning.
WTI relevant levels
The barrel of WTI is retreating 0.58% at $58.81 with the initial support at $58.45 (low May 4) ahead of $58.37 (low Apr.30) and then $56.07 (low Apr.28). On the upside, a surpass of $59.75 (high May 4) would expose $59.90 (high May 1) and finally $61.34 (high Dec.10).