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Crude oil price outlook: $100 remains the war front

Faith Nyawira
Faith Nyawira
July 12, 2022 2 Mins Read
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Crude oil price is hovering around the critical level of $100 per barrel as the market remains volatile. As at the time of writing, Brent futures were at $99.63; down by 6.25%. At the same time, WTI oil was at $96.35 after dropping from its intraday high of $103.62.

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Commodity prices’ outlook

In the ensuing sessions, I expect crude oil price to remain subject to heightened volatility as has been the case in recent weeks. Indeed, The scenario is similar with other commodities. Copper price is another such example. The red metal, or Dr. Copper as it is more commonly referred to is considered a bellwether for the global economy. While it has been on a sharp decline over a span of about four months, it is still higher than the pre-pandemic levels.

Similarly, the critical support level of $100 has remained steady for crude oil price despite the recent easing. Granted, Brent futures are in the fifth straight week of losses.

According to World Bank’s Managing Director of Development Policy and Partnerships, commodity prices will remain high over the next two years. During an interview with Bloomberg Markets, the expert noted that for as long as the Russia-Ukraine war continues, energy and food prices will continue to bear the brunt.

Crude oil price drivers

On the one hand, crude oil price and the broader class of commodities is reacting to the heightened recession fears. Investors are concerned that the Federal Reserve’s aggressive efforts to deal with the high inflation may plunge the US economy into a recession and bring the global economy down with it. The subsequent strengthening of the US dollar is weighing on oil and other dollar-priced commodities.

Notably, the rising COVID-19 cases in China have also contributed to the pessimism regarding the growth of crude oil demand. Several cities within the Middle Kingdom are using stringent measures to deal with the coronavirus subvariant including lockdowns.

Even so, tight supplies continue to support crude oil price. Spare capacity within OPEC+ is on a decline as most of its members pump at near maximum capacity. Indeed, President Biden’s visit to Saudi Arabia in the current week is expected to minimal results in terms of his ability to convince the alliance to increase production.

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Faith Nyawira is an experienced financial analyst with over 10 years in the industry. She started her trading career while in college. Over the years, she has worked for some of the leading financial websites like iNvezz and InvestingCube. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in 2013. Faith lives in Nairobi and likes spending time with her son. She is an avid golf and Formula 1 fan.

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