Brent
USDCAD set for its most volatile week of 2024
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05 JUN clock 11:26

USDCAD set for its most volatile week of 2024

Markets are expecting a Bank of Canada rate cut later today (Wednesday), while Friday’s US nonfarm payrolls (NFP) report could inject further volatility for USDCAD. These top-tier economic events could amplify the loonie's struggles.
BRN to recover above 21-period SMA (~$82.793/bbl)?
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31 MAY clock 13:51

BRN to recover above 21-period SMA (~$82.793/bbl)?

BRN bulls are attempting to recover from yesterday's (May 30th) sharp slide following comments from US Fed officials. An unexpected rise in the EIA gasoline stock change (+2.022M vs. 0.40M expected) also weighed on oil prices, suggesting weaker demand ahead of the key summer driving season in the US.
Brent to break below $80/bbl?
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24 MAY clock 14:36

Brent to break below $80/bbl?

Brent may be set to book its 5 consecutive days of declines today, remaining under significant pressure following the higher than expected (1.83M - actual vs -2.55M - expected) EIA crude stock change reading.
Oil bulls are fighting to stay above 100-period SMA at $83/bbl.
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17 MAY clock 13:08

Oil bulls are fighting to stay above 100-period SMA at $83/bbl.

Oil bulls have managed to climb above the 100-period SMA on the back of the softer US CPI reading earlier this week as well as the higher-than-expected draw from US crude inventories.
Oil heads toward $85/bbl on Increasing Odds of US Rate Cuts
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10 MAY clock 13:14

Oil heads toward $85/bbl on Increasing Odds of US Rate Cuts

Oil bulls are pushing the BRN upwards towards $85/bbl after the higher-than-expected U.S. initial jobless claims report, which could contribute to the highly anticipated interest rate cuts by the Fed.