The Chinese economy actually contracted in December and that's adding fire to fears of a more rapid slowdown in the world's second biggest economy. Michael McCarthy More Quotes by Michael McCarthy More Quotes From Michael McCarthy There's clearly a souring of sentiment towards industrial commodities and I think that's spilling over to oil today. Michael McCarthy most-read-articles Sentiment towards the oil market remains negative but the lack of downward momentum in overnight trading has left bears a little nonplussed, we're looking for impetus to move down but the data released in the last 24 hours has been supportive of higher prices, not lower prices. Michael McCarthy top-news Clearly, demand concerns are one of the issues for the oil market. Michael McCarthy top-news If we see a (PMI) number well under 49.5, it might spark further stimulus speculation and that might end up being supportive. Michael McCarthy top-news The big drag on the market has been a big fall in commodity prices, energy and materials, which account for up to one-third of the index, was down 12-13 percent this year, whereas in property and healthcare, we've seen 20 percent-plus rises. Michael McCarthy energy A potential surprise draw in U.S. oil stocks would give a short-term fillip to the upside. Michael McCarthy top-news Libya is not a major producer but the disruption could be a trigger for a mini-rally. Michael McCarthy top-news She is the breadwinner, why would he want her dead? ... There is reasonable doubt in this trial. Michael McCarthy us It's a bit perplexing given the overnight action in oil prices. Michael McCarthy energy We will need to see real pressure (to break these levels) and as we head into year-end, the risk is shifting to the upside. Michael McCarthy energy Wide expectations of that huge issuance that’s coming and the support of the Fed mean that we’re looking in the medium-term for further U.S. dollar weakness, the flipside of the reversal in risk appetite is we’re seeing good support for commodity currencies. Michael McCarthy It’s a highly volatile piece, it made extraordinary gains and it’s doing what bitcoin does and swinging around. Michael McCarthy It's been a very rough week and so it's not impossible people are locking in ahead of the weekend, i would also point out that in the context of the recent moves it's not really a major move. Michael McCarthy While the travel ban from Europe is certainly dramatic and will help with the health aspects, it is clearly damaging economically, given the very limited nature of low interest loans to small businesses and potential tax deferrals for individuals and businesses, there isn't enough here for markets to hang their hat on. Michael McCarthy (Trading) volumes are terrible. A lot of people have given up for the year with no scheduled events to push oil markets around. Michael McCarthy We're near the top of trading ranges for both Brent and WTI so it's interesting to see them holding here. Michael McCarthy
