Commodities snapshot (energy)

Energy segment's performance is mixed today, oils are up while gas is down. Weekly performance at a glance in chart & table 

Oil (WTI) -

• WTI is trying to pose a comeback amid oversupply in US, however struggling to do so until.
  
• Bulls are lacking conviction and inventory continue to rise at record pace in US.
  
  
• WTI is currently trading at $51.4/barrel, up 1.2% today. Immediate support lies at $49.8-49.5, $47.5-47 and resistance at $54-54.5, and $58.7-59.2.

Oil (Brent) -

• Brent continue to trade sideways between $56 and $58.

• Brent-WTI spread flat today, trading at $6/barrel. Lacking conviction. Next week might provide fresh start.

• Brent is trading at $57.4/barrel. Downtrend remains in play. Immediate support lies at $54.5-53 area and resistance at $ 59.4-60.2 region.

Natural Gas -

• Natural gas is the worst performer this week. Current downtrend might push prices lower, however for now bids remain large around $2.54/mmbtu -$2.50/mmbtu zone.

• Price pattern suggests that prices might drop down towards $2.44/mmbtu. Short term traders are advised to book some profits and sell rallies next week. Weaker intake over summer might push price lower towards $2.2/mmbtu.

• Natural Gas is currently trading at 2.53/mmbtu, down 0.4% today. Immediate support lies at 2.50 area & resistance at $2.71, 2.81.