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Futures Markets

Energy Futures: A Look at the Crude Oil & Natural Gas Trade

The global energy futures marketplace facilitates the trade of a diverse array of participants. No matter if a producer is hedging systemic...

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Futures Investing

How to Trade Micro WTI Crude Oil Futures Contracts

When it comes to commodities, energies are an exceedingly popular asset class. And, within the energies segment, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude...

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Crude Oil

EIA vs. API Weekly Crude Oil Inventory

Just as it’s important for grain traders to watch a WASDE report, it is equally important for oil and gas traders to watch the release of an energy...

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Futures Markets

Seasonal Trends In Oil Futures Trading

When it comes right down to it, seasonality plays a key role in the trade of commodities. The ongoing relationship between supply and demand...

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Technical Analysis

3 Ways Crude Oil Futures Technical Analysis Can Help Your Trading

By definition, technical analysis is the study of current and historic price action. For West Texas Intermediate (WTI) and North Sea Brent (BRENT)...

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Crude Oil

Top Crude Oil Day Trading Indicators for Your Market Strategy

The global energy complex is a vast network that’s worth billions in daily trade. Within this asset class, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil is...

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Crude Oil

The Nuances of WTI Crude Oil Contract Specifications

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) is a global leader in the trade of derivative products. One of the CME’s most popular offerings is West Texas...

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Crude Oil

Top Strategies for Trading Crude Oil

Crude oil is one of the world’s most heavily traded commodities. Featuring consistent market depth, robust participation, and a multitude of...

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Crude Oil

Is Crude Oil in a Long-Term Bear Market?

The first three and a half years of Donald J. Trump’s presidency proved active for the global oil complex. Featuring atypical market...

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Crude Oil

Customize Your Energy Market Exposure with CME Micro WTI Crude Oil Futures Quotes

CME WTI crude oil futures are some of the most popular derivatives contracts in the world, featuring consistently robust traded volumes and order...

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