Crude Oil Surges as Economic Recovery Aids Outlook, Copper Faces Technical Hurdle
2021-02-04 04:30:00
Thomas Westwater,
Analyst
Crude Oil, Economic Recovery, Copper, Technical Forecasts – Talking Points
Crude Oil pushes into fresh yearly highs after OPEC+ holds production cuts
EIA inventory figures point to bullish recovery as US economy recovers
Copper prices in danger as Descending Triangle pattern sends bearish signal
Oil prices are surging this week on declining inventory levels, OPEC+ developments, and an improving global economic outlook. U.S. benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) prices rose above the 56 handle for the first time since last January. Increased stimulus bets have also bolstered prices as Democrats on Capitol Hill continued progress towards passing a massive $1.9 trillion fiscal relief package. Along with oil prices, markets are reflecting optimism in fiscal stimulus bets through the 10-year Treasury yield as investors move away from the safety of US government bonds.