Why Are Markets Out Of Synch?
For speculative traders, the last few weeks have offered wonderful trading opportunities across all markets, and provided you have no directional bias, the opportunities are there in abundance.
Curde Oil
Brent Continues To Tumble As Economic Data Fails To Support Global Recovery
Brent crude oil (BNO, quote) dipped below $70 on to start the week as the commodity continued to free-fall following OPEC’s decision not to implement a cut. The commodity traded at $68.60 at 8:30 GMT on Monday morning as investors looked to economic data for any indication that the global economy could pick up.
Brent Steady As Iraqi Exports Look Unaffected
Brent crude oil (BNO, quote) was steady just below $114 as worries about a supply interruption in Iraq faded. The commodity traded at $113.78 at 8:50 GMT as investors evaluated whether or not the Middle Eastern nation’s ongoing conflict would escalate further and tighten global supplies.
Brent Higher As Diplomacy In Ukraine Looking Less Likely
Brent crude oil (BNO, quote) ticked up on Thursday morning as rising tension in Ukraine increased worries about supply interruptions. The commodity traded at $109.72 at 8:25 GMT as peace talks in Geneva began to look less and less worthwhile.