Commodity Daily News

Oil Prices Stabilize Near $72

Crude Oil ended yesterday's trading below $72 as equities declined and the Dollar strengthened, undermining the need to use commodities as an alternative investment. Crude dropped to an intra-day low of $70.24 a barrel before rebounding to the settlement level of 71.55, which was little changed compared with the previous session.

Oil prices were pressured by the weaker equity markets and the strong Dollar yesterday, as the USD strengthened against the EUR and GBP, limiting the demand for Crude Oil as an alternative investment. Today, the U.S monthly Non-Farm Employment report will likely determine Crude's next moves, with any mildly positive elements within the data is likely to keep the Crude price in an upwards direction.