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Global oil markets are swimming in excess supply right now. U.S. crude inventories just posted a massive +6.4 million barrel build (way above expectations), pushing total stocks to levels only 4% below the 5-year average despite it being peak refill season.
OPEC+ only added a tiny 137k bpd in December and then hit the pause button entirely for Q1 2026 due to weak seasonal demand – that's a clear signal they see no rush to tighten.
Russian oil keeps flowing despite new sanctions (much of it rerouted or stored on tankers), adding even more floating supply.
Bottom line: Production is growing faster than anyone expected while demand growth stays sluggish → classic recipe for lower prices ahead.
Macro Economic Dashboard – Mixed Bag Tilting Cautious 📊🌎
Fed Funds Rate locked at 3.75%–4.00% after recent cuts; Fed now in wait-and-see mode with no December move guaranteed.
CPI Inflation sitting sticky around 3.0% y/y – cooled a bit but still well above the 2% comfort zone, limiting aggressive easing.
GDP Growth surprisingly strong with Q3 nowcast around 4.0–4.1% annualized – U.S. economy refusing to slow dramatically.
Jobs Market flashing yellow lights: Latest readable NFP only +22k (pre-shutdown data), hiring slowdown evident and unemployment edging higher.
Macro takeaway: Resilient growth but cooling labor = softer oil demand outlook, especially from industrial/transport sectors.
Elliot wave prediction
from now i see a big down trend, maybe driven by the economic reports this days
from now i see a big down trend, maybe driven by the economic reports this days

[] Entry: 60.850 - 60.900 [] Stop Loss: 60.400 [] Take Profit 1: 61.500 (200 EMA) [] Take Profit 2: 62.100 (Key Supply Zone)
🔴 Bearish Scenario (Alternative): Rejection at the pivot or loss of 60.200 resumes the downtrend.
[] Entry: Below 60.150 [] Target: 59.500

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