WTI crude oil is on the bull, with price rallying above the $70.00 level. Buyers have come out of the woodwork since Sunday’s electronic open, bidding September WTI futures higher by more than a $1.00 per barrel. The recent strength in WTI crude has been significant. It appears that the intermediate-term correction of early July is over and price is poised to test yearly highs.
From a seasonal perspective, crude oil is in primetime for buyers. However, the Summer months are soon to pass. With inventories expected to build and demand to drop, one is inclined to believe that the top of this market for 2018 is very nearly in.