WTI sold off sharply as the market repriced supply risk on reports that key OPEC+ members may end voluntary cuts earlier than expected, raising the likelihood of a shift toward surplus. Concurrently, weaker Asian refining demand, narrowing crack spreads, and downgraded global demand-growth outlooks pressured fundamentals. A surprise US crude inventory build, a stronger USD on hawkish Fed signals, and technical support breaks amplified systematic selling and volatility.
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NCCO1OILWTI2USD/USDT-3.76%
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WTI crude futures fell 6.39% on Jul 26 amid market talk that key OPEC+ members have agreed to end voluntary production cuts earlier than expected. The drop was compounded by an unexpected rise in U.S. crude inventories and weaker Asian refinery demand, which narrowed crack spreads and pressured demand expectations. A firmer U.S. dollar and a break below key technical levels added to selling pressure.