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31 STORIESFORECASTS3 DAYS AGO
Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: WTI Rebounds, Brent Breakout Puts Bulls on AlertWTI crude has bounced from support, but the recovery remains technically corrective while price trades below a key resistance zone. Brent is showing stronger upside structure, while natural gas remains under pressure after slipping beneath near-term support.
FORECASTS5 DAYS AGO
Natural Gas, WTI and Brent Forecast: Oil Rebounds as OPEC+ Plans to Hold Output TargetsWTI and Brent moved away from recent lows as traders weighed OPEC+ expectations, U.S. inventory data and geopolitical risk. Natural gas also rebounded from session lows while traders watched weather forecasts and prepared for the EIA storage update.
FORECASTS7 DAYS AGO
Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: Gulf Crude Flows Improve as Iran Tensions Keep Risk Premium AliveWTI and Brent remain caught between recovering Persian Gulf crude exports and lingering uncertainty around U.S.-Iran tensions. Natural gas retains a firmer tone as constrained LNG flows and technical support near $3.11 keep buyers focused on upside levels.
FORECASTS7 DAYS AGO
Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: Gulf Export Recovery Meets Iran Tension RiskWTI and Brent remain caught between recovering Persian Gulf crude flows and persistent geopolitical uncertainty around Iran and the Hormuz Strait. Natural gas retains a firmer technical tone as tight LNG conditions and support near $3.11 keep bulls engaged.
FORECASTSSEP 24, 2026
Natural Gas, WTI and Brent Forecast: Energy Prices Climb on Storage Data and Middle East TensionsNatural gas advanced after EIA storage figures matched expectations but left inventories below last year’s level. WTI and Brent pushed higher as traders priced in rising geopolitical risk tied to the Strait of Hormuz and reported Houthi missile attacks on Saudi Arabia.
FORECASTSSEP 11, 2026
Hard Assets Rally as Inflation, Debt and Supply Risks Reshape Global MarketsHard assets are increasingly acting as a pressure valve for investors facing sticky inflation, higher borrowing costs and geopolitical supply threats. Oil, agriculture, metals and energy-linked commodities are drawing renewed attention as traders reassess the outlook for scarce physical assets.
NEWSSEP 7, 2026
Oil Buyers Stay in Control as Tanker Strikes, Hormuz Slowdown and OPEC+ Hold Support CrudeWTI and Brent remained supported as attacks on commercial tankers and weaker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz kept Middle East supply risk firmly priced into crude. OPEC+ left October production unchanged, while tighter inventories and record diesel prices added another layer of support for oil buyers.
FORECASTSAUG 23, 2026
WTI Crude Oil Holds Firm as Hormuz Shipping Uncertainty Keeps Volatility ElevatedWTI crude oil is trading in a higher price tier as uncertainty around Hormuz Strait tanker flows continues to shape sentiment. Traders are watching $86.850 resistance and $86.200 support as geopolitical headlines and speculative momentum drive fast price swings.
FORECASTSAUG 17, 2026
Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: WTI Holds Near EMA Support as Hormuz Shipping Risks IntensifyOil markets are balancing tighter Middle East supply risk against a weaker global demand outlook, leaving WTI and Brent in consolidation zones. Natural gas has broken key support as U.S. storage conditions and technical selling keep pressure on prices.
FORECASTSAUG 14, 2026
Silver Forecast: Dollar Strength Caps Rally Despite Softer Inflation SignalsSilver’s advance stalled after a move to $66.80 as a resilient dollar offset support from softer inflation data and lower September rate-hike expectations. Traders are now watching whether the metal can reclaim upside momentum or slip back toward key moving-average support.
FORECASTSAUG 14, 2026
Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: Weak Demand Clashes With Persistent Hormuz Supply RisksEnergy markets are caught between bearish demand signals and persistent geopolitical supply concerns around the Strait of Hormuz. WTI, Brent and natural gas remain technically fragile as key support zones come back into focus.
FORECASTSAUG 13, 2026
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD Rally Stalls After Push to $4,449.83Spot gold eased Thursday after reaching $4,449.83, its highest level since June 5, as buyers struggled to extend the rally despite softer inflation signals and lower Treasury yields. Technical traders are watching whether a bearish closing price reversal develops, with resistance near $4,481.78 and $4,501.24 and support clustered around the 50-day moving average.
FORECASTSAUG 13, 2026
Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: Crude Build Weighs as Hormuz Supply Risks PersistEnergy markets are caught between a sharp U.S. crude inventory build, softer demand expectations and uncertain Gulf supply flows. WTI, Brent and natural gas remain technically constructive, but buyers still need confirmation at key resistance levels.
FORECASTSAUG 13, 2026
Crude Oil Forecast: WTI and Brent Pressured by Demand Fears as Supply Risks Keep Bulls in PlayOil prices remain caught between weaker demand expectations, a sharp rise in U.S. crude inventories, and persistent Middle East supply risks. Technical traders are watching $87 and $97 on WTI, while Brent needs to clear $92 to strengthen the path toward $100.
FORECASTSAUG 11, 2026
Oil Forecast: WTI Eyes $84.74 as Brent Pushes Toward $91.13 ResistanceOil markets remain caught between recovering OPEC supply and constrained shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Technical traders are watching WTI above $81.92, Brent above $86.43, and natural gas near the $2.81 resistance zone.
FORECASTSAUG 6, 2026
Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: EIA Inventory Build, OPEC+ Supply Shift Keep Crude Under PressureOil markets remain pressured after U.S. crude inventories rose unexpectedly and OPEC+ confirmed a September production increase. Natural gas continues to hold key support as strong LNG export demand underpins the longer-term outlook.
FORECASTSAUG 4, 2026
Oil Price Forecast: WTI and Brent Rebound as US and Iran Uncertainty Keeps Supply Risk in FocusOil prices recovered after a sharp pullback, with Brent rising to $88.40 per barrel and WTI moving to $81 as traders reassessed Middle East supply risks. Unclear signals around US and Iran diplomacy and persistent shipping concerns near the Strait of Hormuz are keeping crude markets volatile.
FORECASTSAUG 3, 2026
Crude Oil Futures Slide as Hormuz Diplomacy Hopes Run Ahead of Ship FlowsCrude oil futures dropped nearly 8% as traders priced in hopes of progress around the Strait of Hormuz, even as tanker movement has yet to confirm a reliable recovery. Tight U.S. crude inventories, weak demand signals, OPEC+ quota increases and shipping risks through Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb now shape the next move for WTI and Brent.
FORECASTSJUL 30, 2026
Oil Forecast: WTI Targets $84.75 Breakout as Brent Recovery Holds and Natural Gas Faces ResistanceWTI and Brent crude are extending their recovery as traders weigh persistent supply disruptions against softer demand and improving seasonal consumption. Natural gas has rebounded from support, but ample U.S. inventories and key technical resistance continue to limit bullish conviction.
FORECASTSJUL 29, 2026
Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: OPEC+ September Hike in Focus as WTI Tests Key ResistanceEnergy markets remain focused on OPEC+ policy, Middle East supply risks and LNG shipping uncertainty as traders assess the next move in crude and natural gas. WTI is testing a major pivot, Brent remains capped below resistance, and natural gas stays pressured despite oversold technical readings.
FORECASTSJUL 27, 2026
Oil Forecast: OPEC+ Meeting Nears as WTI Tests Key Support and Natural Gas Breaks LowerEnergy markets are heading into a pivotal stretch as traders weigh a widely expected OPEC+ supply increase against supply disruptions tied to Middle East tensions. WTI, Brent and natural gas remain under technical pressure, with key support levels now shaping the near term outlook.
FORECASTSJUL 17, 2026
Oil Forecast: Inventory Draw Supports Prices as OPEC+ August Hike LoomsCrude markets found support after U.S. inventories fell more than expected, pointing to tighter near-term supply conditions. Natural gas remained range-bound as comfortable storage balanced longer-term demand hopes tied to LNG exports and power use.
FORECASTSJUL 15, 2026
WTI Oil Holds Below $80 as Middle East Tension Keeps Traders on EdgeWTI crude oil remains trapped in a volatile trading zone after a sharp gap higher at the start of the week failed to produce a sustained break above $80. Middle East conflict risks, US Iran rhetoric and supply expectations are keeping short term oil sentiment tense.
FORECASTSJUL 15, 2026
Oil Forecast: WTI Tests $80 as OPEC Cuts 2026 Demand Outlook AgainOil markets remain caught between softer demand projections and persistent Middle East supply risks. WTI is pressing toward $80, Brent is holding above a key breakout zone, and natural gas remains trapped below resistance at $2.94.