https://www.instagram.com/vanessaclarkipaiThis is your Daily Crude Oil Price Tracker with Vanessa Clark podcast.Good evening, this is Vanessa Clark with your Daily Crude Oil Price Tracker. Welcome back to the show, and thank you so much for tuning in tonight.We're diving into what's happening in the oil markets right now, and there's quite a bit to unpack. As of today, Brent crude oil is trading around 64 dollars per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate, or WTI, is sitting near 60 dollars per barrel. Both benchmarks are showing modest gains today, with oil prices edging higher despite some mixed signals in the global economy.So what's moving the markets? A weaker US dollar is providing some support for crude prices today. When the dollar weakens, commodities like oil become more attractive to international buyers, so that's working in oil's favor right now. We're also seeing some impact from trade tensions between the United States and Europe over Greenland negotiations, which has added a layer of uncertainty to markets. But here's the interesting part: oil prices have remained relatively stable despite this geopolitical drama, suggesting that traders are taking a fairly cautious but measured approach.On the supply side, we're looking at an oversupply situation that continues to weigh on prices. US shale production remains strong, Russian output is steady, and OPEC-Plus production cuts are gradually unwinding. This means there's plenty of crude available in global markets right now. Meanwhile, demand growth remains tepid, particularly in China and other major consuming regions. Economic data from China did come in better than expected today at 5 percent annual growth, which provided some mild lift to sentiment, but structural shifts toward electric vehicles and renewable energy are also dampening long-term demand expectations.Looking ahead, most analysts expect oil to trade in a range bound scenario, roughly between the low 50s and mid 60s, unless we see a major supply shock. The technical picture for Brent shows support around 62 dollars, while WTI traders are watching that 61 dollar level as a key floor.For anyone tracking these markets, the key takeaway is that we're in a balanced but oversupplied environment. Geopolitical headlines grab attention, but fundamentals are really the driver of prices right now.That's what's moving crude oil today. Thank you so much for listening to the Daily Crude Oil Price Tracker. Be sure to subscribe and tune in tomorrow for the latest energy market insights. This is Vanessa Clark, and I'll see you next time.For more http://www.quietplease.aiCheck out Vanessa on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vanessaclarkipaiFor some deals, check out https://amzn.to/4hSgB4rThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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