U.S. drilling activity eased this week, as Baker Hughes data showed the total number of active oil and gas rigs declining to 543, down 42 from a year earlier, underscoring a restrained production environment that could influence supply expectations for Oil – US Crude and Natural Gas. Oil rigs slipped by one to 410, 63 fewer than a year ago, while gas rigs decreased by two to 125, a level that remains above last year and signals a more nuanced response to price and demand signals.
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Over the past month, Oil – US Crude has edged lower by about 0.38%, with the short-term technical picture aligning with a cautious Hold stance that reflects balanced risks between supply constraints and demand uncertainty. Natural Gas has retreated roughly 10.22% in the same period, and its 1-day technical outlook points to a weaker tone with a Sell signal, consistent with softer price momentum despite the still-elevated gas rig count.
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