Oil prices dropped sharply in 2025 and traded near the $55 support zone, where oversupply, peaking U.S. production, soft demand, and bearish technical patterns suggest further downside into 2026.
John Kilduff, founding partner at Again Capital, and Rob Thummel, senior portfolio manager at Tortoise Capital, join ‘Squawk on the Street' to discuss the impact of geopolitical tensions on oil pric
The downtrend line and the 50-day EMA are both causing a bit of a barrier, and now that we have shown signs of exhaustion, I'm fine with shorting this.
Geopolitical risks, shifting supply pressures and key moving averages guide crude oil sentiment as traders assess WTI trends and short-term volatility.
Oil prices stabilise as Brent and WTI rebound 6% from five-year lows, while natural gas tests key resistance amid supply risks and volatile holiday trading.

Oil rises as market weighs Venezuela supply risks

09:09pm, Thursday, 25'th Dec 2025
Oil prices climbed on Friday after the U.S. ordered increased economic pressure on Venezuelan oil shipments and carried out airstrikes against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria at the reque

Oil Edges Higher Amid Geopolitical Tensions

08:21pm, Thursday, 25'th Dec 2025
Oil edged higher in the morning Asian session amid geopolitical tensions.
A bullish weekly reversal puts crude oil on a path toward $59 resistance, yet failure near key averages could reinforce the broader downtrend without further confirmation.
WTI crude oil tests the 50-day average as futures traders weigh real buying, Oil Demand signals, and resistance levels in a cautious Oil Outlook.
Natural gas and oil prices stall during the Christmas shutdown as geopolitical risks, falling US rigs, and key resistance levels shape the near-term outlook.
WTI oil rebounded from $55 on holiday-thinned liquidity and geopolitical risks, while natural gas held a bullish structure above $2.60 amid a weakening U.S. Dollar Index.
Carley Garner explains what's behind this week's strength in crude oil, noting that “almost every year” crude oil generally sees its own Santa Claus rally as well. She sees resistance around $61 f
Signs of exhaustion I think, are selling opportunities, but also keep in mind that volume is going to be a little bit of a problem.
Crude oil futures stall at the 50-day average as U.S. growth, Venezuela tensions, and rising inventories shape the short-term outlook for traders.
Helima Croft, global head of commodity strategy at RBC Capital Markets, joins CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss oil prices, the impact of geopolitical tensions on energy markets, and more.
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