The Head of Investment Research at FX Primus Marshall Gittler explains how the demand and the seasonals affect the price in the oil.
Gittler also explains how the Weekly API & EiA inventory reports work and what are the differences between these two releases.
Watch the full webinar: Introduction to oil: Background to the market and outlook for the price
Editors’ Picks
EUR/USD hovers above 1.0750 amid cautious markets

EUR/USD is trading sideways above 1.0750 in European trading on Monday. The pair defends bids amid a cautious mood and sluggish US bond yields. The US Dollar is struggling for upside traction, as traders refrain from placing fresh bets ahead of Tuesday's US inflation data.
GBP/USD treads water near 1.2550, as focus shifts to key UK/US data

GBP/USD is holding steady near 1.2550, lacking a clear directional bias in European morning on Monday. The pair is struggling amid investors' caution ahead of key economic data and central banks' meetings from the US and the UK this week.
Gold price struggles near two-week low amid modest USD strength, reduced Fed rate cut bets

Gold price remains under some selling pressure for the second successive day on Monday. Reduced bets for a March Fed rate cut move and a modest USD uptick weigh on the metal.
Bitcoin braces for volatility-filled week with November CPI data release, Fed decision

Bitcoin is likely to experience heightened volatility this week with the upcoming release of November CPI data. BTC price suffered a correction of nearly 4% in the past 24 hours, ahead of the key macroeconomic events scheduled for the week.
Central stage: The big three central banks in focus

As we approach the end of the year, this week holds particular significance for macro observers. The three major central banks, often referred to as the "Big 3" – the Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank (ECB), and the Bank of England (BoE) – are all scheduled to convene.
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