Oil - Overview as of 12.05.2025

Financial and commodity markets analytics


Oil prices rose after reports of progress in trade talks between the US and China, which restored optimism in the market and may indicate a potential increase in demand in the two largest oil-consuming countries. WTI crude contracts were up 0.79%. Both grades were already up more than $1 on Friday and were up more than 4% for the week, the first positive gain since mid-April. However, OPEC+ plans to increase production in May and June may limit the potential for further price growth.The market has consolidated above the previously noted level of $59.80 and is heading towards significant resistance, which may be met in the area: $61.80-65.