WTI prices depreciated as China’s latest stimulus measures fell short of investor expectations, further weakening demand outlooks for Oil. China announced a 10 trillion Yuan debt package that does not include direct economic stimulus measures. Oil prices fall due to easing concerns over potential supply disruptions from Storm Rafael in the US Gulf of Mexico. West Texas Intermediate Oil price continues to decline for the second consecutive day, trading around $69.
, a group of major Oil-producing countries, is another key driver of price. The value of the US Dollar influences the price of WTI Crude Oil, since Oil is predominantly traded in US Dollars, thus a weaker US Dollar can make Oil more affordable and vice versa. How does inventory data impact the price of WTI Oil The weekly Oil inventory reports published by the American Petroleum Institute and the Energy Information Agency impact the price of WTI Oil.
is a group of 12 Oil-producing nations who collectively decide production quotas for member countries at twice-yearly meetings. Their decisions often impact WTI Oil prices. When increases production, it has the opposite effect.