INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Official data and trading records confirm that oil prices advanced on July 2, 2025, with both Brent and WTI benchmarks posting notable
gains.Brent crude settled at $69.11 per barrel, up $2.00 or 3%, while WTI closed at $67.45 per barrel, also up $2.00 or 3.1%
This upward movement followed a period of volatility and reflected a shift in market sentiment driven by geopolitical and supply-side
This move heightened concerns about potential supply disruptions in the Middle East, prompting traders to factor in a risk premium.However,
Despite the bullish momentum, gains were tempered by a surprise build in U.S
crude inventories.The U.S
Energy Information Administration reported a 3.8 million barrel increase in crude stocks, bringing total inventories to 419 million barrels
This figure exceeded analyst expectations, who had anticipated a drawdown.Oil Prices Rise on July 2 as Geopolitical Tensions and Supply Data
(Photo Internet reproduction)Additionally, U.S
gasoline demand fell to 8.6 million barrels per day, raising questions about the strength of consumption during the peak summer driving
season.Oil Prices Climb on Technical Breakouts and Geopolitical SupportTechnical analysis of the daily and four-hour charts for both Brent
and WTI supports the observed price action
On July 2, both benchmarks broke above key moving averages, with the daily charts showing prices moving above the 50-day simple moving
average.The MACD indicator turned positive, signaling renewed bullish momentum
The Relative Strength Index (RSI) for both Brent and WTI climbed above 50, indicating increased buying pressure.Bollinger Bands widened,
reflecting heightened volatility and the potential for further price swings
Support and resistance levels shifted accordingly
Brent found support near $67.00 and faced resistance at $70.80, while WTI established support at $66.00 and resistance at $68.00.Trading
volumes increased in tandem with the price rally, confirming strong market participation
ETF flows and futures trading volumes reflected renewed interest in energy markets.Commodity ETFs tracking oil saw inflows as investors
responded to the geopolitical developments and technical breakouts
Macroeconomic factors continued to influence the broader outlook.While weak industrial activity in Europe and subdued demand from Asia
inventory data and OPEC+ policy decisions, with traders watching for signals that could sustain or reverse the current trend.In summary,
direction in the coming days will depend on new supply and demand signals, as well as further geopolitical developments
