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Monday, November 8, 2010

Crude Oil Daily Technical Outlook For Monday Morning Nov. 8th

Crude oil was lower due to profit taking overnight as it consolidates some of last week's rally. Stochastics and the RSI are overbought but remain bullish signaling that sideways to higher prices are possible near term.

If December extends last week's rally, the 75% retracement level of May's decline crossing at 88.07 is the next upside target. Closes below the 20 day moving average crossing at 83.10 are needed to confirm that a short term top has been posted.

First resistance is the overnight high crossing at 87.49
Second resistance is the 75% retracement level of May's decline crossing at 88.07

Crude oil pivot point for Monday morning is 86.75

First support is the 10 day moving average crossing at 83.94
Second support is the 20 day moving average crossing at 83.10


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Saturday, October 30, 2010

Oil N'Gold: Crude Oil Weekly Technical Outlook For Saturday Oct. 30th

Crude oil continued to be bounded in choppy sideway trading between 79.25 and 84.45 last week. Outlook remains unchanged. With 78.04 support intact, there is no confirmation of reversal yet. The consolidative price actions from 84.43 also suggests that recent rally is not over. An upside break out will be in favor. Though, in case of another rise, we'll continue to focus on reversal signal inside resistance zone of 82.97/87.15. On the downside, break of 78.04 support will indicate that rise from 70.76 is over and deeper decline should be seen to retest this support level first.

In the bigger picture, after all, we're still favoring the case that medium term rally from 33.2 is already completed at 87.15. Recovery from 64.23 is treated as a correction and should be near to completion, if not finished. Even in case of another rise, strong resistance should be seen as crude oil enters into resistance zone of 82.97/87.15 and bring reversal. We're still expecting another fall to 60 psychological level (50% retracement of 33.2 to 87.15 at 60.18). However, decisive break of 87.15 will put focus on long term fibo level at 50% retracement of 147.27 to 33.2 at 90.24.

In the long term picture, current development suggests that rebound from 33.2 is finished at 87.15, inside 76.77/90.24 fibo resistance zone as expected. Price actions from 147.27 are treated as consolidation in the larger up trend and with 90.24 fibo resistance intact, a test of 33.2 eventually is in favor. Though, decisive break of 90.24 will bring stronger rally to above 100 psychological level as a relatively powerful second wave of the consolidation continues.

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Thursday, October 28, 2010

Bloomberg Analysis: Crude Oil Faces Resistance at $81.74 a Barrel

Crude oil in New York is facing resistance at $81.74 a barrel, setting the stage for prices to climb to $87 or fall to $78, based on levels using Fibonacci analysis, the Schork Group Inc. said. Intra-day futures prices have straddled the 76.4 percent retracement level of $81.74 for nine of the past 11 trading sessions, Schork Group President Stephen Schork said in a report yesterday. Prices may push to the top of the Fibonacci range at $87.15, the highest price this year, or drop to $78.40, depending on whether the U.S. Federal Open Market Committee decides to buy government securities to boost economic growth.

“This is the textbook definition of sideways trading, What are the markets waiting for?” the report said. “We are waiting for the FOMC meeting and its implication for the dollar before we place our bets.” The FOMC, which makes decisions on money supply and U.S. interest rates, is set to meet on Nov. 2 and Nov. 3. A decision to buy government securities, known as quantitative easing, may cause the dollar to decline against other currencies, increasing the investment appeal of commodities. The $78.40 a barrel level for crude is the 61.8 percent retracement from the $87.15 high for the year.

Futures for December delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange traded at $82.13, up 19 cents, at 3:21 p.m. Singapore time. Prices have risen 3.5 percent this year. The Fibonacci sequence, identified by Italian mathematician Leonardo Fibonacci in the 13th century, is used by traders in financial markets to predict points of support and resistance.

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Friday, October 8, 2010

Crude Oil Technical Outlook For Friday Morning Oct. 8th

Crude oil was lower due to profit taking overnight as it consolidates some of the rally off August's low. Stochastics and the RSI are overbought and are turning bearish signaling that a short term top might be in or is near.

Closes below the 20 day moving average crossing at 78.16 would confirm that a short term top has been posted. If November extends the rally off last week's low, the 62% retracement level of May's decline crossing at 84.65 is the next upside target.

First resistance is Wednesday's high crossing at 84.09
Second resistance is the 62% retracement level of May's decline crossing at 84.65

Crude oil pivot point for Friday morning is 82.37

First support is the 10 day moving average crossing at 80.19
Second support is the 20 day moving average crossing at 78.15


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Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Crude Oil Bulls Struggle to Maintain Their Advantage, Here's Wednesdays Closing Numbers

The S&P 500 index closed higher on Wednesday as it extended the rally off August's low. The high range close sets the stage for a steady to higher opening on Thursday. Stochastics and the RSI are overbought but remain neutral to bullish signaling that additional gains are possible near term. If December extends the aforementioned rally, June's high crossing at 1122.90 is the next upside target. Closes below the 20 day moving average crossing at 1077.12 would confirm that a short term top has been posted. First resistance is Tuesday's high crossing at 1122.30. Second resistance is June's high crossing at 1122.90. First support is the 10 day moving average crossing at 1099.20. Second support is the 20 day moving average crossing at 1077.12.

Crude oil closed lower due to profit taking on Wednesday as it consolidates some of the rally off August's low. The mid-range close sets the stage for a steady opening on Thursday. Stochastics and the RSI are overbought but remain neutral to bullish signaling that sideways to higher prices are possible near term. If October extends the rally off August's low, the 62% retracement level of the August decline crossing at 78.58 is the next upside target. Closes below the 20 day moving average crossing at 74.47 would temper the near term friendly outlook. First resistance is Monday's high crossing at 78.04. Second resistance is the 62% retracement level of the August decline crossing at 78.58. First support the 20 day moving average crossing at 74.47. Second support is August's low crossing at 70.76.

Natural gas closed higher on Wednesday as it extended Tuesday's breakout above the 20 day moving average. The mid-range lose sets the stage for a steady to higher opening on Thursday. Stochastics and the RSI are bullish signaling that sideways to higher prices are possible near term. If October extends this week's rally, the 25% retracement level of the June-August decline crossing at 4.102 is the next upside target. Closes below the 10 day moving average crossing at 3.866 would temper the near term friendly outlook. First resistance is today's high crossing at 4.060. Second resistance is the 25% retracement level of the June-August decline crossing at 4.102. First support is the 10 day moving average crossing at 3.866. Second support is August's low crossing at 3.697.

The U.S. Dollar closed higher due to short covering on Wednesday as it consolidated some of this week's decline. The high range close sets the stage for a steady to higher opening on Thursday. Stochastics and the RSI remain bearish signaling that sideways to lower prices are possible near term. If December extends the decline off August's high, August's low crossing at 80.75 is the next downside target. Closes above the 20 day moving average crossing at 82.94 would confirm that a short term low has been posted. First resistance is the 10 day moving average crossing at 82.51. Second resistance is the 20 day moving average crossing at 82.94. First support is Tuesday's low crossing at 81.24. Second support is August's low crossing at 80.75.

Gold closed lower due to profit taking on Wednesday as it consolidated some of Tuesday's rally. Stochastics and the RSI are overbought, diverging but are turning bullish again signaling that sideways to higher prices is possible near term. If December extends the rally off July's low, upside targets will now be hard to project following yesterday's rally to a new contract high. Closes below the reaction low crossing at 1237.90 would confirm that a double top with June's high has been posted. First resistance is Tuesday's high crossing at 1276.50. First support is the 20 day moving average crossing at 1245.90. Second support is the reaction low crossing at 1237.90.

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Saturday, August 28, 2010

Crude Oil Weekly Technical Outlook For Saturday August 28th

Crude oil dropped to as low as 70.76 last week but was supported by 71.09 support and rebounded. As short term bottom should be in place with bullish divergence condition in 4 hours MACD. More recovery would likely be seen in near term. But upside should be limited by 61.8% retracement at 78.31 and bring fall resumption. As discussed before, decisive break of 71.09 support will confirm our bearish view that whole rebound from 64.23 is finished at 82.97 already and target another low below 64.23.

In the bigger picture, choppy rebound from 64.23 is treated as a correction to fall from 87.15 only and has possibly finished at 82.97 already. Decisive break of 71.09 will confirm this case and also indicate that whole fall from 87.15 is resuming for 60 psychological level, (50% retracement of 33.2 to 87.15 at 60.18, 100% projection of 87.15 to 64.23 from 82.97 at 60.05). Decisive break there will indicate that fall from 87.15 is developing into a powerful impulsive wave and would target 33.2 low. On the upside, break of 82.97 resistance is needed to invalidate this view. Otherwise, we'll stay bearish in crude oil.

In the long term picture, current development suggests that rebound from 33.2 is finished at 87.15, inside 76.77/90.24 fibo resistance zone as expected. Our view is that fall from 87.15 would develop into the third falling leg of the whole correction from 147.27 and hence, we'd anticipate an eventual break of 33.2 low in the long term as such correction extends.

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Friday, August 20, 2010

Crude Oil Technical Outlook For Friday Morning

Crude oil was lower overnight as it extends this month's decline. Stochastics and the RSI are oversold but are neutral to bearish signaling that additional weakness is possible near term.

If September extends the aforementioned decline, the 75% retracement level of the May-August rally crossing at 72.96 is the next downside target. Closes above the 20 day moving average crossing at 78.24 would confirm that a short term low has been posted.

First resistance is the 10 day moving average crossing at 76.49
Second resistance is the 20 day moving average crossing at 78.24

Crude oil pivot point for Friday morning is 75.19

First support is the overnight low crossing at 73.25
Second support is the 75% retracement level of the May-August rally crossing at 72.96


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Friday, March 26, 2010

Crude Oil Weekly Technical Outlook For Friday Morning


Crude oil is still bounded in choppy sideway trading below 83.16 and intraday bias remains neutral. Nevertheless, even in case of another fall, we'd still expect strong support from 38.2% retracement of 69.50 to 83.16 at 77.94 and bring rally resumption. Break of 83.16 will target a retest of 83.95 high. However, note that sustained trading below 77.94 fibo level will argue that rise from 69.50 is completed and deeper fall would possibly be seen to retest this support.

In the bigger picture, crude oil is still trading well inside medium term rising channel and the rise from 33.2 might still be in progress. Nevertheless, as such rise from 33.2 is treated as a correction to whole decline from 147.27 only, even in case of another high above 83.95, we'd continue to expect strong resistance near to 50% retracement of 147.27 to 33.2 at 90.24 to bring reversal. On the downside, though, break of 69.50 support will now indicate that crude oil has topped out in medium term already and turn outlook bearish.....Nymex Crude Oil Continuous Contract 4 Hours Chart .

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Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Crude Oil Daily Technical Outlook Wednesday Morning


Crude oil's rebound failed below 83.16 and the sharp retreat dragged 4 hours MACD back below signal line. Consolidations from 83.16 might extend further and intraday bias is turned neutral. Nevertheless, in case of deeper fall, we'd still expect strong support from 38.2% retracement of 69.50 to 83.16 at 77.94 and bring rally resumption. Break of 83.16 will target a retest of 83.95 high. However, note that sustained trading below 77.94 fibo level will argue that rise from 69.50 is completed and deeper fall would possibly be seen to retest this support.

In the bigger picture, crude oil is still trading well inside medium term rising channel and the rise from 33.2 might still be in progress. Nevertheless, as such rise from 33.2 is treated as a correction to whole decline from 147.27 only, even in case of another high above 83.95, we'd continue to expect strong resistance near to 50% retracement of 147.27 to 33.2 at 90.24 to bring reversal. On the downside, though, break of 69.50 support will now indicate that crude oil has topped out in medium term already and turn outlook bearish.....Nymex Crude Oil Continuous Contract 4 Hours Chart

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Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Crude Oil Daily Technical Outlook For Tuesday


Crude oil rebounds strongly after dipping to 78.57 and the break of 80.94 minor resistance argues that consolidation from 83.16 is possibly completed at 78.57 already. Intraday bias is flipped back to the upside for retesting 83.16 first, break will confirm rally resumption to retest 83.95 high. In case of another fall, downside is still expected to be contained by 38.2% retracement of 69.50 to 83.16 at 77.94. However, note that sustained trading below 77.94 fibo level will argue that rise from 69.50 is completed and deeper fall would possibly be seen to retest this support.

In the bigger picture, crude oil is still trading well inside medium term rising channel and the rise from 33.2 might still be in progress. Nevertheless, as such rise from 33.2 is treated as a correction to whole decline from 147.27 only, even in case of another high above 83.95, we'd continue to expect strong resistance near to 50% retracement of 147.27 to 33.2 at 90.24 to bring reversal. On the downside, though, break of 69.50 support will now indicate that crude oil has topped out in medium term already and turn outlook bearish.....Nymex Crude Oil Continuous Contract 4 Hours Chart.

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Sunday, March 21, 2010

Crude Oil Weekly Technical Outlook


Crude oil failed to take out 83.16 resistance last week and subsequent sharp fall is inline with our view that more consolidation would be seen. Initial bias is mildly on the downside this week for 38.2% retracement of 69.50 to 83.16 at 77.94. But downside should be contained there and bring resumption of rally from 69.50. Break of 83.16 will target 83.95 high. However, note that sustained trading below 77.94 will argue that rise from 69.50 is completed and deeper fall would possibly be seen to retest this support.

In the bigger picture, crude oil is still trading well inside medium term rising channel and the rise from 33.2 might still be in progress. Nevertheless, as such rise from 33.2 is treated as a correction to whole decline from 147.27 only, even in case of another high above 83.95, we'd continue to expect strong resistance near to 50% retracement of 147.27 to 33.2 at 90.24 to bring reversal. On the downside, though, break of 69.50 support will now indicate that crude oil has topped out in medium term already and turn outlook bearish.

In the long term picture, there is no change in the view that fall from 147.27 is part of the correction to the five wave sequence from 98 low of 10.65. While the rebound from 33.2 is strong and might continue, there is no solid evidence that suggest fall 147.27 is completed and we're still preferring the case that rebound from 33.2 is merely a corrective rise only. Having said that, strong resistance should be seen between 76.77/90.24 fibo resistance zone and bring reversal for another low below 33.2 before completing the whole correction from 147.27.....Nymex Crude Oil Continuous Contract 4 Hours Chart.

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Thursday, March 18, 2010

Crude Oil Daily Technical Outlook For Thursday


Crude oil is still staying below 83.16 resistance for the moment and hence, intraday bias remains neutral. Consolidations from 83.16 could still continue with another fall. But downside is expected to be contained by 38.2% retracement of 69.50 to 83.16 at 77.94 and bring another rise. On the upside, however, decisive break will confirm rally resumption for 83.95 high next.

In the bigger picture, crude oil is still trading well inside medium term rising channel and the rise from 33.2 might still be in progress. Nevertheless, as such rise from 33.2 is treated as a correction to whole decline from 147.27 only, even in case of another high above 83.95, we'd continue to expect strong resistance near to 50% retracement of 147.27 to 33.2 at 90.24 to bring reversal. On the downside, though, break of 69.50 support will now indicate that crude oil has topped out in medium term already and turn outlook bearish.....Nymex Crude Oil Continuous Contract 4 Hours Chart.

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Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Crude Oil Daily Technical Outlook For Tuesday


Crude oil's break of 80.61 support indicates that a short term top is already formed at 83.16 on bearish divergence condition in 4 hours MACD. Deeper decline should be seen to 38.2% retracement of 69.50 to 83.16 at 77.94 next and break will target 6.18% retracement at 74.72. On the upside, in case of recovery, break of 83.16 is needed to confirm rally resumption. Otherwise, we'd expect another fall as correction from 83.16 extends.

In the bigger picture, crude oil is still trading well inside medium term rising channel and the rise from 33.2 might still be in progress. Nevertheless, as such rise from 33.2 is treated as a correction to whole decline from 147.27 only, even in case of another high above 83.95, we'd continue to expect strong resistance near to 50% retracement of 147.27 to 33.2 at 90.24 to bring reversal. On the downside, though, break of 69.50 support will now indicate that crude oil has topped out in medium term already and turn outlook bearish.....Nymex Crude Oil Continuous Contract 4 Hours Chart.

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Saturday, March 13, 2010

Crude Oil Weekly Technical Outlook


Crude oil edged higher to 83.16 last week but upside was again limited by loss of momentum. Nevertheless, there is no confirmation of topping yet with 80.16 minor support intact and current rally from 69.50 could still continue to retest 83.95 high. On the downside, however, note that break of 80.16 will indicate that a short term top is already in place and deeper fall should then be seen to 38.2% retracement of 69.50 to 83.16 at 77.94 next.

In the bigger picture, crude oil is still trading well inside medium term rising channel and the rise from 33.2 might still be in progress. Nevertheless, as such rise from 33.2 is treated as a correction to whole decline from 147.27 only, even in case of another high above 83.95, we'd continue to expect strong resistance near to 50% retracement of 147.27 to 33.2 at 90.24 to bring reversal. On the downside, though, break of 69.50 support will now indicate that crude oil has topped out in medium term already and turn outlook bearish.

In the long term picture, there is no change in the view that fall from 147.27 is part of the correction to the five wave sequence from 98 low of 10.65. While the rebound from 33.2 is strong and might continue, there is no solid evidence that suggest fall 147.27 is completed and we're still preferring the case that rebound from 33.2 is merely a corrective rise only. Having said that, strong resistance should be seen between 76.77/90.24 fibo resistance zone and bring reversal for another low below 33.2 before completing the whole correction from 147.27.....
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Friday, March 12, 2010

Crude Oil Daily Technical Outlook For Friday


While upside momentum is diminishing in crude oil, further rise is still in favor with 80.16 minor support index. Current rally from 69.50 could extend further to retest 83.95 high. Nevertheless, break of 80.16 will indicate that a short term top is already in place and deeper pull back should be seen to 38.2% retracement of 69.50 to 83.03 at 77.86 and below.

In the bigger picture, crude oil was supported above mentioned 68.59 key support and thus, there was no confirmation of medium term reversal. The strong rebound from 69.50 dampened our bearish view and argue that medium term rise from 33.2 might not be over yet. Nevertheless, as such rise from 33.2 is treated as a correction to whole decline from 147.27 only, even in case of another high above 83.95, we'd continue to expect strong resistance near to 50% retracement of 147.27 to 33.2 at 90.24 to bring reversal. On the downside, though, break of 69.50 support will now indicate that crude oil has topped out in medium term already and turn outlook bearish.....Nymex Crude Oil Continuous Contract 4 Hours Chart.


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Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Crude Oil Daily Technical Outlook Wednesday Morning


Intraday bias in Crude oil remains neutral for the moment as consolidation from 82.41 continues. Another rise is still mildly in favor with 79.75 minor support intact and above 82.41 will target a retest on 83.95 high. However, considering bearish divergence condition in 4 hours MACD, break of 79.75 support will indicate that a short term top is formed and will bring deeper fall to 38.2% retracement of 69.50 to 82.41 at 77.48 next.

In the bigger picture, crude oil was supported above mentioned 68.59 key support and thus, there was no confirmation of medium term reversal. The strong rebound from 69.50 dampened our bearish view and argue that medium term rise from 33.2 might not be over yet. Nevertheless, as such rise from 33.2 is treated as a correction to whole decline from 147.27 only, even in case of another high above 83.95, we'd continue to expect strong resistance near to 50% retracement of 147.27 to 33.2 at 90.24 to bring reversal. On the downside, though, break of 69.50 support will now indicate that crude oil has topped out in medium term already and turn outlook bearish.....Nymex Crude Oil Continuous Contract 4 Hours Chart

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Monday, March 1, 2010

Crude Oil Market Commentary For Monday Evening


Crude oil closed lower due to profit taking on Monday. The low range close sets the stage for a steady to lower opening on Tuesday. Stochastics and the RSI are overbought and are turning bearish hinting that a short term top is in or is near.

Closes below the 20 day moving average crossing at 77.32 would confirm that a short term top has been posted. If May resumes the rally off February's low, the 75% retracement level of the January-February decline crossing at 81.63 is the next upside target.

First resistance is last Monday's high crossing at 81.15
Second resistance is the 75% retracement level of the January-February decline crossing at 81.63

First support is last Thursday's low crossing at 77.44
Second support is the 20 day moving average crossing at 77.32

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Natural gas closed lower on Monday and below the 87% retracement level of the December-January rally crossing at 4.819. The low range close sets the stage for a steady to lower opening on Tuesday. Stochastics and the RSI are oversold but remain neutral to bearish signaling that sideways to lower prices are possible near term.

If May extends this winter's decline, December's low crossing at 4.656 is the next downside target. Closes above the 20 day moving average crossing at 5.236 are needed to confirm that a low has been posted.

First resistance is the 10 day moving average crossing at 5.036
Second resistance is the 20 day moving average crossing at 5.236

First support is today's low crossing at 4.740
Second support is December's low crossing at 4.656

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The U.S. Dollar closed higher due to short covering on Monday but remains below the 50% retracement level of the 2009 decline crossing at 81.32. The mid range close sets the stage for a steady opening on Tuesday. Stochastics and the RSI are diverging and are neutral to bearish signaling that a short term top might be in or is near.

Closes below the reaction low crossing at 79.61 are needed to confirm that a short term top has been posted. If March renews this winter's rally, the 62% retracement level of the 2009 decline crossing at 82.92 is the next upside target.

First resistance is the reaction high crossing at 81.43
Second resistance is the 62% retracement level of the 2009 decline crossing at 82.92

First support is the 20 day moving average crossing at 80.34
Second support is last Tuesday's low crossing at 80.15


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Friday, February 26, 2010

Weak Dollar Gives Crude Oil Bulls New Life


Crude oil closed higher due to short covering on Friday as it consolidates some of Thursday's decline. The high range close sets the stage for a steady to higher opening on Monday. Stochastics and the RSI are overbought and are turning neutral to bearish hinting that a short term top is in or is near.

Closes below the 20 day moving average crossing at 77.06 would confirm that a short term top has been posted. If May resumes this month's rally, the 75% retracement level of the January-February decline crossing at 81.63 is the next upside target.

First resistance is Monday's high crossing at 81.15
Second resistance is the 75% retracement level of the January-February decline crossing at 81.63

First support is Thursday's low crossing at 77.44
Second support is the 20 day moving average crossing at 77.06

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Natural gas closed higher due to short covering on Friday as it consolidates above the 87% retracement level of the December-January rally crossing at 4.819. The high range close sets the stage for a steady to higher opening on Monday. Stochastics and the RSI are oversold but remain neutral to bearish signaling that sideways to lower prices are possible near term.

If May extends this week's decline, December's low crossing at 4.656 is the next downside target. Closes above the 20 day moving average crossing at 5.257 are needed to confirm that a low has been posted.

First resistance is the 10 day moving average crossing at 5.110
Second resistance is the 20 day moving average crossing at 5.257

First support is today's low crossing at 4.803
Second support is December's low crossing at 4.656

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The U.S. Dollar closed lower on Friday as it consolidates below the 50% retracement level of the 2009 decline crossing at 81.32. The low range close sets the stage for a steady to lower opening on Monday. Stochastics and the RSI are diverging and are turning neutral to bearish signaling that a short term top might be in or is near.

Closes below the 20 day moving average crossing at 80.27 are needed to confirm that a short term top has been posted. If March extends this winter's rally, the 62% retracement level of the 2009 decline crossing at 82.92 is the next upside target.

First resistance is last Friday's high crossing at 81.43
Second resistance is the 62% retracement level of the 2009 decline crossing at 82.92

First support is the 20 day moving average crossing at 80.27
Second support is Tuesday's low crossing at 80.15


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Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Crude Oil Daily Technical Outlook For Tuesday


With 4 hours MACD crossed below signal line again, an intraday top is in place at 80.51 and bias is turned neutral. Some consolidations could be seen, with risk of retreat to 4 hours 55 EMA (now at 77.40). But downside should be contained above 75.69 support and bring another rise. Above 80.51 will target a retest on 83.95 high. However, note that Break of 75.69 will argue that rebound from 69.50 has completed and will turn focus back to this low.

In the bigger picture, crude oil was supported above mentioned 68.59 key support and thus, there was no confirmation of medium term reversal. The strong rebound from 72.43 dampened our bearish view and argue that medium term rise from 33.2 might not be over yet. Nevertheless, as such rise from 33.2 is treated as a correction to whole decline from 147.27 only, even in case of another high above 83.95, we'd continue to expect strong resistance near to 50% retracement of 147.27 to 33.2 at 90.24 to bring reversal. On the downside, though, break of 69.50 support is now needed to indicate that crude oil has topped out.....Nymex Crude Oil Continuous Contract 4 Hours Chart.


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Monday, February 22, 2010

Crude Oil Bulls Cling to Overbought Conditions, Here's Monday's Numbers


Crude oil opened higher this morning and traded higher overnight as it extends this month's rally. Stochastics and the RSI are overbought but remain neutral to bullish signaling that sideways to higher prices are possible near term.

If March extends this month's rally, the 75% retracement level of the January-February decline crossing at 80.72 is the next upside target. Closes below the 20 day moving average crossing at 75.29 would confirm that a short term top has been posted.

Monday's pivot point, our line in the sand is 79.50

First resistance is the overnight high crossing at 80.51
Second resistance is the 75% retracement level of the January-February decline crossing at 80.72

First support is the 10 day moving average crossing at 76.27
Second support is the 20 day moving average crossing at 75.29

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Natural gas gapped down and was lower overnight as it extends last Friday's decline below the lower boundary of this winter's trading range crossing at 5.060. Stochastics and the RSI are bearish signaling that sideways to lower prices are possible near term.

If March extends the overnight decline, the 87% retracement level of the December-January rally crossing at 4.734 is the next downside target. Closes above the 20 day moving average crossing at 5.324 would confirm that a short term low has been posted.

Natural gas pivot point for Monday is 5.073

First resistance is broken trading range support crossing at 5.060
Second resistance is the 10 day moving average crossing at 5.267

First support is the overnight low crossing at 4.911
Second support is the 87% retracement level of the December-January rally crossing at 4.734

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The U.S. Dollar was lower due to profit taking overnight as it consolidates below the 50% retracement level of the 2009 decline crossing at 81.32. Stochastics and the RSI are diverging but are turning neutral to bearish hinting that a short term top might be in or is near.

Closes below the 20 day moving average crossing at 79.93 are needed to confirm that a short term top has been posted. If March extends this winter's rally, the 62% retracement level of the 2009 decline crossing at 82.92 is the next upside target.

First resistance is last Friday's high crossing at 81.43
Second resistance is the 62% retracement level of the 2009 decline crossing at 82.92

First support is the 10 day moving average crossing at 80.31
Second support is the 20-day moving average crossing at 79.93

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