The ECB has raised interest rates in an attempt to fight inflation, I think the Fed and other banks will do the same, add in the deepening energy crisis and hell will come to the stock markets, and I am considering becoming a short selling fund. 📉
#stockmarkettrader
🛢️ What is happening and what should we expect?
The U.S. and Israel attacked Iran. Something I did not expect to happen, especially when negotiations were ongoing and Iran had accepted the U.S. conditions. Something I did not expect, considering that Trump is an advocate of low oil prices.
It turns out you work hard, you do macroeconomic, fundamental, and technical analyses, and then one weekend (notice it is always on a weekend when markets are closed) sanctions, coups, wars start - and everything you have worked on goes straight into the trash.
Financial markets have long ceased to be free and driven purely by economic factors. They are one big casino and a money-making machine for major political players and the corporations connected to them. By the way, international law is also dead. Tolerance for human casualties is gone as well.
Let’s talk about geopolitics and conspiracies. It turns out Israel is a leading factor, and the strong Jewish lobby in the U.S. plays a major role. Trump appears to be politically finished, especially after the Epstein files. It seems the idea of a Greater Israel is still alive and the fragmentation of neighboring states is underway.
It seems that everything you know about financial markets and law is pure archaeology.
To be honest, I don’t think this will end anytime soon. We are entering a global crisis, and oil has the potential to hit $120 per barrel.
#Geopolitics #Israel #Iran #OIL #OOTT #WTI
🛢️ Global oil supplies appear adequate, barring geopolitical risks that could cause short-term gains, the overall bearish trend appears to be continuing.
From a macro perspective, the S&P 500 yield curve remains below the 10-year Treasury yield, which historically has created a case for shifting capital from equities to lower-risk instruments.
Given that the index is in its fourth consecutive year of gains, the risk of a more serious correction is increasing.
My energy sector positioning has been significantly reduced given the above factors, as well as the upcoming earnings reports of most oil companies. With oil prices below $60 for most of the past year, my expectations for the sector remain rather pessimistic at this stage and swing trading seems more attractive to me than positioning.
#WTI #Energy #investing
🛢️ I’m wrapping up the year with my last active trading day and a look back at my annual performance.
A year filled with learning, discipline, and patience.
I wish everyone happy holidays and a strong start to the year ahead. 🥳🎁☃️🎄🍾
#OOTT#WTI#Invеsting#energy@eToro
🛢️ Trump declares Venezuela a terrorist
state.
He orders full oil blockade, and demands return of U.S. assets.
Which means: Drill, baby drill, it's actually a drill, a Venezuelan drill.
It's not good like that !
#WTI#Energy#war#Venezuela
🛢️ The focus is on the peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, which are leading to lower oil prices. However, in my opinion, such a peace agreement will not lead to a drop in prices and oversupply, as many sources claim - quite the opposite. The sanctions currently affect only Russia's ability to sell oil at market value. Surely no one is under any illusion that Russia is not selling almost all of its oil. The end of the war will allow it to sell oil at market prices, which in my opinion will mark the end of cheap oil. Just a thought.
#OOTT #WTI
🛢️ Oil prices remained below $60 in the last quarter, which is why I do not expect significant growth in oil companies' profits in their upcoming reports. For this reason, I have significantly reduced my exposure to the sector and will wait for clearer developments before considering next steps.
#WTI #Energy @eToro
🛢️ After the market opens, there will likely be a blud bath in my portfolio stocks. Fortunately, I managed to hedge my positions last night, so we're keeping our heads above water.
I see this as an opportunity, not a reason to panic.
#WTI#investing@eToro
🛢️ Oil has been moving in a nice range for a few days. There’s money to be made, but a breakout is coming, in my opinion — the question is in which direction! I’m still too cautious and skeptical of the news.
#OOTT#WTI@eToro#trading
🛢️⭐️ The last 6 months have shown steady growth, risk control and discipline. Without emotions, with a clear strategy and perseverance. I am proud to have reached the level of a professional trader, investor.
#oott#wti@eToro
🛢️ A system can be built out of all this chaos and volatility!
Don't forget that oil stocks are cyclical, which is a trading strategy in itself.
#oott#wti@eToro
🛢️ Stay away or use very tight stop-loss orders. Prices are extremely volatile. If Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices could jump to $90-$120 per barrel. Keep in mind that the London and New York stock exchanges are still closed.
#WTi#OOTT
🛢️ From the field to the charts.
I trade crude oil, futures, ETFs & energy stocks daily — not just watch the price at the pump.
One of eToro’s Popular Investors. Risk-managed. Trend-focused. Results-driven.
#WTI#OOTT@eToro#Futures#CopyTrading#Financial