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Crude And Gold Boosted by Gaza Ground Invasion Headlines

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  • Crude’s session has been closely defined by Israel-Hamas tensions, gaining stronger after comments from Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu suggesting a ground invasion will be conducted. The move sees a reversal of yesterday’s weakness in the face of a stronger USD.
  • According to Reuters, Netanyahu says: "The timing of an invasion will be reached by consensus," adding that he, "won't give details."
  • Crude stocks showed a build vs expectations of a draw (+1.37mln vs vs exp -477k). Crude exports ticked lower on the week but remained high at 4.8mbpd. Imports edged higher on the week to just over 6mbpd, while refinery runs fell to the lowest since March at 15.189mbpd.
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  • WTI is +1.9% at $85.34, pushing further away from support at $80.20 (Oct 6 low) but still off resistance at $89.85 (Oct 20 high).
  • Brent is +2.3% at $90.10 vs support at $85.18 (Oct 12 low) and resistance at $93.79 (Oct 20 high).
  • Gold is +0.6% at $1982.38 on the above invasion headlines, maintaining its bullish outlook and seeing a step closer to resistance at $1997.2 (Oct 20 high).

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