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By Jean Folger |
February 1, 2013
While exotic sounding, contago and backwardation are normal conditions in futures markets. Traders must be aware of both states and adjust accordingly.
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By Philip Burgert |
February 1, 2013
Although the supply outlook is increasingly positive, global demand questions remain for oil, natural gas and other energy products.
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By Phil Flynn |
January 28, 2013
While WTI and heating oil look toppy, RBOB on the other-hand looks poised to drive higher. RBOB looks to target more than $3.00 a gallon basis the March future.
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By Dominick Chirichella |
January 23, 2013
Barring a major geopolitical event impacting the flow of oil to Europe, I would say that the Brent/WTI spread has likely peaked for the year and will continue in a slowly evolving downtrend throughout the year.
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By Anthony Lazzara |
September 5, 2012
Crude oil futures have been in a bullish upward channel since June 2012 lows. With the recent drop from $98 to $94 per barrel, this market is approaching the lower band of this channel.
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By Phil Flynn |
August 29, 2012
Hurricane Isaac makes a second landfall at Port Fourchon, La. and it is becoming clearer that the threat from this slow moving storm may not come from the winds but the potential flooding.
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By Phil Flynn |
August 27, 2012
Wind and rain and Isaac have taken a nasty turn right into the heart of Gulf oil production. State of emergency and evacuation orders are in place along the Gulf oil and refining areas.
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By Anthony Lazzara |
August 22, 2012
Crude oil futures are climbing a wall of worry, as buyers keep bidding the prices up.
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By Phil Flynn |
August 8, 2012
In a weird way it was nice to focus on good old fashion oil fundamentals. Like refinery explosions, hurricane threats, the Energy Information Administration Short Term Energy Outlook and a surprise drop in crude supply.
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By Phil Flynn |
August 2, 2012
The Energy Information Administration reported the biggest increase in US crude oil and natural gas reserves in history.