Crude Oil Futures: Still scope for further correction
|CME Group’s preliminary readings for crude oil futures markets noted traders added around 8.4K contracts to their open interest positions on Tuesday, recording the fifth consecutive daily build. Volume, instead, partially reversed the previous build and dropped by nearly 164K contracts.
WTI could retest the $86.78 level
Prices of the WTI added to the bearish mood seen at the beginning of the week on Tuesday. The corrective downside was in tandem with rising open interest, opening the door to potential further decline in the very near term. That said, the so far monthly low at $86.78 (February 3) emerges as the next magnet for oil bears. The sharp drop in volume, in the meantime, could spark some bouts of consolidation at the same time.
Information on these pages contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Markets and instruments profiled on this page are for informational purposes only and should not in any way come across as a recommendation to buy or sell in these assets. You should do your own thorough research before making any investment decisions. FXStreet does not in any way guarantee that this information is free from mistakes, errors, or material misstatements. It also does not guarantee that this information is of a timely nature. Investing in Open Markets involves a great deal of risk, including the loss of all or a portion of your investment, as well as emotional distress. All risks, losses and costs associated with investing, including total loss of principal, are your responsibility. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of FXStreet nor its advertisers.