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Crude oil prices are currently experiencing fluctuations driven by the interplay of geopolitical tensions and monetary policy. Escalation in the Middle East and rising probabilities of supply disruptions support the upward trend, pushing prices toward the $110 level as markets price in an increasing risk premium. Conversely, a stronger U.S. dollar amid expected monetary tightening acts as a restraining factor, creating a cautious balance between bullish and bearish forces. Technically, prices are moving within a sideways range with a slight upward bias, holding above key support levels, which supports the continuation of the short-term uptrend. However, breaking resistance or support levels will be decisive in determining the next directional move, with short-term bullish scenarios favored while medium-term outlook remains more balanced.
Oil prices are currently being priced more on geopolitical risks than on supply and demand, supporting their approach toward $110, while a strong dollar remains a restraining factor on this rise.
The four-hour chart shows a sideways consolidation with a slight upward bias, as prices move within a clear range between support at 98.40 and resistance at 108.00. Repeated rebounds from the lower boundary and clear rejection near the upper limit indicate a relative balance between supply and demand, with a slight advantage for buyers, especially as higher lows have been maintained in recent moves.
From an indicator perspective, momentum is approaching oversold levels, suggesting the potential for short-term fluctuations before the trend resumes. However, as long as the price remains above key support zones, the short-term bullish outlook stays intact, provided these levels are not broken with a decisive close.
The preferred trading scenario is either a confirmed breakout above resistance with strong volume to enter a new upward wave or a pullback toward support for retesting and building buying positions. Breaking the main support would shift the outlook to bearish, opening the way for a deeper decline.
Supports: 103.50 – 100.00 – 98.40
Resistances: 108.00 – 110.00 – 115.00
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Rania Gule
Market Analyst
A market analyst and member of the Research Team for the Arab region at XS.com, with diplomas in business management and market economics. Since 2006, she has specialized in technical, fundamental, and economic analysis of financial markets. Known for her economic reports and analyses, she covers financial assets, market news, and company evaluations. She has managed finance departments in brokerage firms, supervised master's theses, and developed professional analysis tools.
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