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Nymex crude oil prices closed at $82.20/bbl on Thursday

March 19, 2010, Friday, 10:05 GMT | 06:05 EST | 15:35 IST | 18:05 SGT
Contributed by Angel Broking


By Amar Singh, Reena Walia Nair (Angel Broking)

 

MARKET RECAP

 

Oil prices slipped yesterday on account of strength in the dollar and a situation of rising inventories in US. Crude oil prices closed at $82.2/bbl on Nymex on Thursday.

 

 

OUTLOOK


We expect crude oil prices to trade with a negative bias today as dollar’s strength could add downside pressure. Worries over rising inventories in the US, the world’s largest consumer could also lead to selling pressure. Concern that China will raise interest rates would also weigh on the prices.


Support for NYMEX April Crude Oil is seen at $81.50/$81.00 levels & resistance at $83.00/$84.00 levels.