11 May 2015
WTI gains capped by $60.00
FXStreet (Edinburgh) - The barrel of West Texas Intermediate is posting modest gains at the beginning of the week, although it remains navigating below the $60.00 mark.
WTI cautious on China
Market participants keep trading on a cautious tone following the easing measures by the PBoC over the weekend. The Chinese central bank cut rates in order to stimulate its economy, after more evidence has emerged that the Chinese demand is struggling to gather traction.
Decent gains in the greenback following the auspicious results from April’s Payrolls have also been undermining occasional bullish attempts, capping the upside around the $60 handle.
WTI relevant levels
The barrel of WTI is up 0.49% at $59.68 with the immediate resistance at $61.31 (high May 7) ahead of $62.58 (2015 high May 6) and then $63.03 (high Dec.8). On the flip side, a breakdown of $59.09 (low May 7) would aim for $58.63 (low May 5) and finally $58.37 (low Apr.30).
WTI cautious on China
Market participants keep trading on a cautious tone following the easing measures by the PBoC over the weekend. The Chinese central bank cut rates in order to stimulate its economy, after more evidence has emerged that the Chinese demand is struggling to gather traction.
Decent gains in the greenback following the auspicious results from April’s Payrolls have also been undermining occasional bullish attempts, capping the upside around the $60 handle.
WTI relevant levels
The barrel of WTI is up 0.49% at $59.68 with the immediate resistance at $61.31 (high May 7) ahead of $62.58 (2015 high May 6) and then $63.03 (high Dec.8). On the flip side, a breakdown of $59.09 (low May 7) would aim for $58.63 (low May 5) and finally $58.37 (low Apr.30).