{"id":30437,"date":"2025-09-09T05:39:31","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T05:39:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/?p=30437"},"modified":"2025-09-09T05:39:31","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T05:39:31","slug":"oil-prices-rebound-as-opec-stays-cautious","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-asia\/analysis\/oil-prices-rebound-as-opec-stays-cautious\/","title":{"rendered":"Oil Prices Rebound as OPEC+ Stays Cautious"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"573\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/03\/Oil2-1024x573.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41757\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Points<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>WTI rose 0.51% to $62.58<\/strong>, Brent gained 0.53% to $66.37<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>OPEC+ to increase output by just 137,000 bpd in October<\/strong>, down sharply from prior months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sanction speculation on Russia fuels supply concerns<\/strong> after Kyiv attack<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fed rate cut expectations at <\/strong><strong>89.4%<\/strong> also buoy oil outlook<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Oil prices edged higher on Tuesday, with <strong>West Texas Intermediate (WTI) at $62.58<\/strong> and <strong>Brent crude at $66.37<\/strong>, following a <strong>weaker-than-expected OPEC+ production boost<\/strong>. The alliance\u2019s decision to raise output by just 137,000 bpd for October compared to 555,000 bpd in September. The dip signalled a more cautious approach amid ongoing supply-demand volatility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">OPEC+ countries announced plans at the weekend to further increase their oil production, even though the market already looks oversupplied. Find out what&#39;s moving the markets \u2014 and why \u2014 with Market Talk, Reuters&#39; daily chat with an investor, economist or market analyst <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NZCwJVZ6Sw\">pic.twitter.com\/NZCwJVZ6Sw<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Reuters (@Reuters) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Reuters\/status\/1965082704606556548?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 8, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Analysts had expected a more aggressive ramp-up, but the restrained move reflects <strong>faltering demand growth<\/strong>, recent oversupply trends, and the need to manage price stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Russia Sanctions in Focus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Supply-side support was further reinforced as <strong>Russia launched its largest air attack on Ukraine in months<\/strong>, prompting renewed threats of sanctions from the West.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Russia launched its largest air attack on Ukraine since the start of the war, the Ukrainian air force said, firing over 800 drones and 13 missiles across the country. Authorities said it killed at least four and set fire to the seat of government <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/exu05Y20zr\">https:\/\/t.co\/exu05Y20zr<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/MBGctb7aLK\">pic.twitter.com\/MBGctb7aLK<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Reuters (@Reuters) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Reuters\/status\/1964846143432736972?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 8, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>President Trump signalled readiness to escalate restrictions, while EU officials met with U.S. counterparts to explore <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/bynqyYmWwt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">coordinated energy sanctions<\/a>. <\/strong>It&#8217;s a move that could squeeze global oil supply and underpin prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Technical Analysis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Crude oil (CL-OIL) is trading at <strong>$62.64<\/strong>, up +0.34%, but the broader chart still reflects a weak structure. After peaking near <strong>$77.90<\/strong> in July, prices have steadily slipped, testing the <strong>$62\u201363<\/strong> zone, which now acts as immediate support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The moving averages (5,10,30) remain in a bearish alignment, with price struggling to sustain above the shorter-term averages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/03\/image-10-1024x446.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30438\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">#image_title<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The MACD is flat but still below the zero line, signalling that momentum remains tilted to the downside. Any recovery attempts have been capped under <strong>$67<\/strong>, showing persistent selling pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If prices fail to hold the $62 level, oil could retest <strong>$60\u201359<\/strong>, last seen in early Q2. On the upside, a break back above <strong>$67<\/strong> would be needed to restore short-term bullish momentum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Broader fundamentals, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/SqkmUAsS8l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">OPEC+ output discipline<\/a> and US inventory trends, remain key drivers for the next move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Cautious Forecast<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The market remains vulnerable to both <strong>supply disruptions and rate decisions<\/strong>. A <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/WATfJzzkZZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">confirmed Fed rate cut<\/a> next week could boost demand expectations, while further sanctions on Russia would squeeze global flows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, with <strong>demand still lagging forecasts<\/strong> and oversupply a persistent theme, rallies may remain capped unless global risks escalate sharply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/trade-now\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Create your live VT Markets account<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/myaccount.vtmarkets.com\/login?_gl=1*d96fp5*_gcl_au*Njc1MzM0NjY0LjE3NTEzNTM4MTc.*_ga*MjA5ODA0NDIzNC4xNzI3OTE1ODQ1*_ga_J26NL1ZVX7*czE3NTczOTYxNzckbzgzJGcwJHQxNzU3Mzk2MTc3JGo2MCRsMCRoMA..*_ga_6XQ8153GYW*czE3NTczODczODQkbzE4MyRnMCR0MTc1NzM4NzM4NCRqNjAkbDAkaDA.*_ga_BG6LYEHPX1*czE3NTczODczODQkbzEzMSRnMCR0MTc1NzM4NzM4NCRqNjAkbDAkaDA.*_ga_7CG6454YR5*czE3NTczODczODQkbzEzMSRnMCR0MTc1NzM4NzM4NCRqNjAkbDAkaDA.*_ga_J8BRGZSREX*czE3NTczODczODUkbzEzMSRnMCR0MTc1NzM4NzM4NSRqNjAkbDAkaDA.*_ga_69Z54R4H9N*czE3NTczODczODYkbzEzMSRnMCR0MTc1NzM4NzM4NiRqNjAkbDAkaDA.*_ga_CY2VCKFC3C*czE3NTczODczODYkbzEzMSRnMCR0MTc1NzM4NzM4NiRqNjAkbDAkaDA.*_ga_TXZ07R2C21*czE3NTczODczODYkbzEzMSRnMCR0MTc1NzM4NzM4NiRqNjAkbDAkaDA.*_ga_17TMGY9BBE*czE3NTczODczODgkbzEzMCRnMCR0MTc1NzM4NzM4OCRqNjAkbDAkaDA.*_ga_2QCC3S2748*czE3NTczODczODgkbzEyOSRnMCR0MTc1NzM4NzM4OCRqNjAkbDAkaDA.*_ga_MWDVVSEVL5*czE3NTczODczODgkbzEyOSRnMCR0MTc1NzM4NzM4OCRqNjAkbDAkaDA.*_ga_EJCVQDC7VT*czE3NTczODczODkkbzEyNSRnMCR0MTc1NzM4NzM4OSRqNjAkbDAkaDA.*_ga_XJ4037XKK6*czE3NTczODczOTEkbzEyNCRnMCR0MTc1NzM4NzM5MSRqNjAkbDAkaDA.*_ga_E7D2PCX624*czE3NTczODczOTEkbzEyMyRnMCR0MTc1NzM4NzM5MSRqNjAkbDAkaDA.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">start trading<\/a> now.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Crude oil gained ground after OPEC+ announced a smaller-than-expected production hike for October. 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