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Oil prices tick up on sharp fall in US crude oil inventories

Oil prices edged higher for the third straight session following a sharp drawdown in US crude stockpiles. This rebound comes after Brent and WTI oil prices touched multi-month lows earlier in the week due to recession fears and a global stock selloff. The Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported a substantial draw of 3.7 million barrels in US crude inventories, much larger than the anticipated 700,000-barrel draw. This marks the sixth consecutive week of inventory decline, reflecting strong demand or supply constraints. Despite this, US crude production reached a record 13.4 million barrels per day, an increase of 100,000 bpd. Learn more about why the oil prices rebound here.

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The substantial inventory decline suggests a potential for continued upward momentum in oil prices. However, the record production levels and geopolitical uncertainties add layers of complexity. Traders should closely monitor inventory reports, production data, and geopolitical developments to inform their strategies. Given such volatility in the market, a cautious approach with an eye on both fundamental and technical indicators is advised.

Publication date:

2024-08-12 09:04:15 (GMT)

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