Midweek News 23Jul

 
Tuesday's Auction

As noted in Tue's analysis, response to demand cluster, 102.50s-101.90s, was key as buying interest emerged within the demand area, driving price back toward Key Resistance.

Wednesday's Auction


Graphics

  • Petroleum Trade Balance Helps To Mitigate US Trade Deficit.  (EIA)
  • Kurdish Crude Zigzags Across Mediterranean. (WSJ) 
  • Currency Effect On Housing Prices. (WSJ)

Central Banks

Geopolitics

  • IMF May Downgrade Growth Outlook On Deflation Fears. (Irish Times)
  • Would Iranian Style Sanctions "Work" Against Russia? (WSJ)

Supply/Demand & Markets

Source: EIA (Jul 2014)
  • EIA: -4mil v -3mil exp. (EIA)
  • West African Overhang Weighs On Brent Market. (Platts)