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CME Group reports that approximately 3 million barrels per day of distillate supply are stranded at the Strait of Hormuz, establishing the U.S. as the 'marginal barrel' provider.
This situation is driving the HO/WTI crack spread to new highs. CME Group raises the question of whether the next price dip could offer an opportunity to scale into position.
CME Group ($300.59) is currently trading below both the SMA-20 ($303.02) and SMA-50 ($305.99), suggesting continued short- to medium-term seller pressure. The Ichimoku Kijun on D1 stands at $306.74, providing immediate resistance above the market, while near-term support is at the MA-100 ($290.43) and key support at the MA-200 ($280.83).
Momentum on D1 is mixed, with MACD signaling "Sell" and a weak ADX (15) pointing to a lack of a strong directional trend. RSI sits just below neutral at 47.46 (mildly bearish), while Stoch RSI registers a "Buy" and CCI is neutral. BBP indicates an oversold condition with a negative value, highlighting dominant seller pressure, even as the AO remains aligned with the broader downward trend. CME has risen $5.29 (1.79%) over the past week, moving up from $295.30, but the price is still positioned in the lower part of this week’s range, and weekly volatility stands at 6.34%. The tone this week reflects a modest rebound from the lows, yet the recovery appears fragile.
For the upcoming week, the expected price range is $296.50 to $304.30, keeping CME within the middle of its annual span between the $251.90 52-week low and the $329.16 high. Based on W1 indicators, there is a high probability (more than 80%) of an upward move, making further declines less likely. The baseline scenario sees price consolidating between $296.50 and $304.30. A bullish break above $306.74 (immediate resistance) could trigger a move toward the upper end of the range, while a decline below $290.43 (near-term support) would expose CME to renewed downward momentum.
Previously it was reported that CME Group was experiencing near-term bearish momentum but was expected to find support and stabilize around key technical levels. This article assesses whether those stabilization signals have translated into sustained direction, with traders advised to watch for confirmation of a breakout or renewed consolidation in the current environment.