Below are the key takeaways from the weekly report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
- U.S. crude oil refinery inputs averaged 17.8 million barrels per day during the week ending June 22, 2018, which was 115,000 barrels per day more than the previous week’s average.
- U.S. crude oil imports averaged 8.4 million barrels per day last week, up by 114,000 barrels per day from the previous week.
- U.S. commercial crude oil inventories (excluding those in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve) decreased by 9.9 million barrels from the previous week.
- Total products supplied over the last four-week period averaged 20.2 million barrels per day, up by 1.5% from the same period last year
Information on these pages contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Markets and instruments profiled on this page are for informational purposes only and should not in any way come across as a recommendation to buy or sell in these assets. You should do your own thorough research before making any investment decisions. FXStreet does not in any way guarantee that this information is free from mistakes, errors, or material misstatements. It also does not guarantee that this information is of a timely nature. Investing in Open Markets involves a great deal of risk, including the loss of all or a portion of your investment, as well as emotional distress. All risks, losses and costs associated with investing, including total loss of principal, are your responsibility. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of FXStreet nor its advertisers. The author will not be held responsible for information that is found at the end of links posted on this page.
If not otherwise explicitly mentioned in the body of the article, at the time of writing, the author has no position in any stock mentioned in this article and no business relationship with any company mentioned. The author has not received compensation for writing this article, other than from FXStreet.
FXStreet and the author do not provide personalized recommendations. The author makes no representations as to the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of this information. FXStreet and the author will not be liable for any errors, omissions or any losses, injuries or damages arising from this information and its display or use. Errors and omissions excepted.
The author and FXStreet are not registered investment advisors and nothing in this article is intended to be investment advice.
Recommended content
Editors’ Picks
EUR/USD eases below 1.0900 amid cautious mood
EUR/USD has erased gains to trade on the back foot below 1.0900 early Tuesday. The pair treads water amid a cautious market mood, as traders weigh the US political updates and China slowdown worries. The US Dollar remains subdued, in the absence of top-tier economic data.
GBP/USD drops toward 1.2900 as US Dollar looks to stabilize
GBP/USD is dropping toward 1.2900, lacking firm direction in European trading on Tuesday. The US Dollar looks to stabilize after the early decline, weighing on the pair. Traders await mid-tier US housing data for fresh trading impetus.
Gold's struggle with $2,400 extends amid market caution
Gold price is making another attempt to reclaim $2,400 on a sustained basis, replicating the moves seen during Monday’s Asian trading. Gold price appears to be benefiting from a typical market caution and renewed China’s economic worries and ahead of key US earnings reports.
Bitcoin finds support around the $67,000 level
Bitcoin and Ripple prices are holding steady around their respective weekly and daily support levels, hinting at an imminent rally. Meanwhile, Ethereum is encountering resistance at the $3,530 mark; a decisive close above this level would signal a bullish breakthrough.
Earnings review
While Nvidia’s results are still extremely important for overall sentiment, there is a hope that sales growth and revenues can pick up across a broad range of global markets and sectors.