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CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 67.52% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing all your money. Read full risk warning.
US Session Analysis for CFD Instruments 17/12/2025
Fundamental analysis
17 December, 2025
Crude Oil traded above the $56.40 level in the European session.
Oil prices rose more than 1% on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered "a total and complete" blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, raising fresh geopolitical tensions at a time of concerns over demand. At the same time the US was reported to be considering further oil sanctions on Russia.