Crude oil recovered further to 78.18 last week but lost momentum and turned sideway. Initial bias is neutral this week. Note that we'd still expect strong resistance at 61.8% retracement of 87.15 to 64.23 at 78.39 to limit upside to conclude the whole recovery from 64.24 and bring reversal. Below 73.26 minor support will flip intraday bias back to the downside. Further break of 69.51 will target a new low below 64.24. However, decisive break of 78.39 will dampen our view and target a retest on 87.15 high instead.
In the bigger picture, whole medium term rebound from 33.2 is likely completed at 87.15 already, just ahead of 50% retracement of 147.27 to 33.2 at 90.24. Further decline should be seen to 50% retracement of 33.2 to 87.15 at 60.18 at least. Also, as rebound from 33.2 is viewed as as a correction to the whole correction that started at 2008 at 147.27, we'd anticipate a break of 33.2 low in the longer term. On the upside, however, decisive break of 78.39 Fibonacci resistance will dampen our bearish view and argue that another high above 87.15 might be seen before crude oil tops.
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 fro 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.....Here's the charts.
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Friday, June 18, 2010
Phil Flynn: Getting BP'D
Oh sure it is easy to skewer the CEO of BP on Capitol Hill but what good does that do for the people suffering down in the Gulf! Democrats got their pound of flesh and spewed their anger and outrage at Tony Heyward, yet at the same time what are these sanctimonious politicians doing to help contain the damage in the Gulf of Mexico.The Deep Water Horizon exploded back on April 20, yet the Obama administration still refuses to make an all out effort to clean up and contain the spill.
Deroy Murdock of Scripps News writes that 3 days after the explosion, “the Dutch offered to sail to the rescue on ships bedecked with oil skimming booms. They also had a plan for erecting protective sand barricades."The embassy got a nice letter from the administration that said, "Thanks, but no thanks,'" Dutch consul general Geert Visser told the Houston Chronicle's Loren Steffy. Then after initially refusing to name them, the State Department on May 5 declared that 11 other countries and the UN also had offered skimmer boats and other assets and experts to prevent the oil from destroying.....Read the entire article.
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Deroy Murdock of Scripps News writes that 3 days after the explosion, “the Dutch offered to sail to the rescue on ships bedecked with oil skimming booms. They also had a plan for erecting protective sand barricades."The embassy got a nice letter from the administration that said, "Thanks, but no thanks,'" Dutch consul general Geert Visser told the Houston Chronicle's Loren Steffy. Then after initially refusing to name them, the State Department on May 5 declared that 11 other countries and the UN also had offered skimmer boats and other assets and experts to prevent the oil from destroying.....Read the entire article.
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The gold market jumped early on in trading today (6/17) based on economic data that came out indicating that the future wasn't quite as rosy as everyone first thought.
In today's video on gold, we share with you the 4 instruments that we are looking at and share with you our projections for the spot gold market.
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Are Crude Oil Signals Turning Neutral? Here's Fridays Numbers
Crude oil was lower due to profit taking overnight as it consolidates some of this month's rally. Stochastics and the RSI are overbought and are turning neutral hinting that a short term top might be in or is near. Closes below the 20 day moving average crossing at 73.49 are needed to confirm that a short term top has been posted. If July extends the rally off May's low, the 50% retracement level of May's decline crossing at 78.46 is the next upside target.
First resistance is Wednesday's high crossing at 78.13
Second resistance is the 50% retracement level of May's decline crossing at 78.46
Fridays pivot point for crude oil is 76.92
First support is the 10 day moving average crossing at 74.92
Second support is the 20 day moving average crossing at 73.49
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Natural gas was slightly lower overnight as it consolidates some of Thursday's rally. Stochastics and the RSI are overbought and are turning neutral hinting that a short term top might be in or is near. Closes below the 20 day moving average crossing at 4.628 would confirm that a short term top has been posted. If July extends this week's rally, the 62% retracement level of the November-May decline crossing at 5.429 is the next upside target.
First resistance is Wednesday's high crossing at 5.196
Second resistance is the 62% retracement level of the November-May decline crossing at 5.429
Fridays pivot point for natural gas is 5.107
First support is the 10 day moving average crossing at 4.931
Second support is the 20 day moving average crossing at 4.628
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First resistance is Wednesday's high crossing at 78.13
Second resistance is the 50% retracement level of May's decline crossing at 78.46
Fridays pivot point for crude oil is 76.92
First support is the 10 day moving average crossing at 74.92
Second support is the 20 day moving average crossing at 73.49
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Natural gas was slightly lower overnight as it consolidates some of Thursday's rally. Stochastics and the RSI are overbought and are turning neutral hinting that a short term top might be in or is near. Closes below the 20 day moving average crossing at 4.628 would confirm that a short term top has been posted. If July extends this week's rally, the 62% retracement level of the November-May decline crossing at 5.429 is the next upside target.
First resistance is Wednesday's high crossing at 5.196
Second resistance is the 62% retracement level of the November-May decline crossing at 5.429
Fridays pivot point for natural gas is 5.107
First support is the 10 day moving average crossing at 4.931
Second support is the 20 day moving average crossing at 4.628
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Where Crude Oil and Gold Headed on Friday?
CNBC's Sharon Epperson discusses the day's activity in the commodities markets, and looks ahead to where oil and gold are likely headed tomorrow.
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Thursday, June 17, 2010
Crude Oil Signals Remain Bullish Despite Overbought Condition
Crude oil closed lower due to profit taking on Thursday as it consolidated some of this week's rally. The low range close sets the stage for a steady to lower opening on Friday. Stochastics and the RSI are overbought but remain bullish signaling that sideways to higher prices are possible near term. If July extends the rally off May's low, the 50% retracement level of last month's decline crossing at 78.46 is the next upside target. Closes below the 20 day moving average crossing at 73.23 would confirm that a short term top has been posted. First resistance is Wednesday's high crossing at 78.13. Second resistance is the 50% retracement level of last month's decline crossing at 78.46. First support is the 10 day moving average crossing at 74.48. Second support is the 20 day moving average crossing at 73.23.
Natural gas closed higher on Thursday and the high range close sets the stage for a steady to higher opening on Friday. Stochastics and the RSI are overbought but remain bullish signaling that sideways to higher prices are possible near term. If July extends the rally off May's low, the 62% retracement level of the November-May decline crossing at 5.429 is the next upside target. Closes below the 20 day moving average crossing at 4.580 would confirm that a short term top has been posted. First resistance is Wednesday's high crossing at 5.196. Second resistance is the 62% retracement level of the November-May decline crossing at 5.429. First support is the 10 day moving average crossing at 4.895. Second support is the 20 day moving average crossing at 4.580.
The U.S. Dollar closed lower on Thursday as it extends the decline off last week's high. The low range close sets the stage for a steady to lower opening on Friday. Stochastics and the RSI are oversold but remain bearish signaling that sideways to lower prices are possible near term. If September extends the decline off last week's high, the 25% retracement level of the November-June rally crossing at 85.71 is the next downside target. If September renews this year's rally into uncharted territory, upside targets will now be hard to project. First resistance is the 20 day moving average crossing at 87.30. Second resistance is the 10 day moving average crossing at 87.61. First support is today's low crossing at 85.80. Second support is the 25% retracement level of the November-June rally crossing at 85.71.
Gold closed higher on Thursday as it extends this week's rally. The high range close sets the stage for a steady to higher opening on Friday. Stochastics and the RSI are turning bullish signaling that sideways to higher prices are possible near term. If August renews this spring's rally into uncharted territory, upside targets will now be hard to project. Closes below the reaction low crossing at 1198.10 are needed to confirm that a short term top has been posted. First resistance is last Tuesday's high crossing at 1254.50. First support is the 20 day moving average crossing at 1219.50. Second support is the reaction low crossing at 1198.10.
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Natural gas closed higher on Thursday and the high range close sets the stage for a steady to higher opening on Friday. Stochastics and the RSI are overbought but remain bullish signaling that sideways to higher prices are possible near term. If July extends the rally off May's low, the 62% retracement level of the November-May decline crossing at 5.429 is the next upside target. Closes below the 20 day moving average crossing at 4.580 would confirm that a short term top has been posted. First resistance is Wednesday's high crossing at 5.196. Second resistance is the 62% retracement level of the November-May decline crossing at 5.429. First support is the 10 day moving average crossing at 4.895. Second support is the 20 day moving average crossing at 4.580.
The U.S. Dollar closed lower on Thursday as it extends the decline off last week's high. The low range close sets the stage for a steady to lower opening on Friday. Stochastics and the RSI are oversold but remain bearish signaling that sideways to lower prices are possible near term. If September extends the decline off last week's high, the 25% retracement level of the November-June rally crossing at 85.71 is the next downside target. If September renews this year's rally into uncharted territory, upside targets will now be hard to project. First resistance is the 20 day moving average crossing at 87.30. Second resistance is the 10 day moving average crossing at 87.61. First support is today's low crossing at 85.80. Second support is the 25% retracement level of the November-June rally crossing at 85.71.
Gold closed higher on Thursday as it extends this week's rally. The high range close sets the stage for a steady to higher opening on Friday. Stochastics and the RSI are turning bullish signaling that sideways to higher prices are possible near term. If August renews this spring's rally into uncharted territory, upside targets will now be hard to project. Closes below the reaction low crossing at 1198.10 are needed to confirm that a short term top has been posted. First resistance is last Tuesday's high crossing at 1254.50. First support is the 20 day moving average crossing at 1219.50. Second support is the reaction low crossing at 1198.10.
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Phil Flynn: End Game In Sight
Hey, can I get some of those 20 billion dollars in BP's escrow account? This BP spill has caused me to lose sleep and has given me some emotional stress. That should be worth $20,000-30,000.00 at least! BP put up hoping to get Obama to shut up and perhaps to get assurances that the Obama administration and BP will both survive. Obama got a much needed political win and I am sure BP got some things in return as it appears the bitter rivals came together to save their own skins. BP made the deal to save their company and the President made a deal to save his presidency as it is getting harder and harder to guess which side of this duo was less popular with the American people.
This has become a political nightmare for Obama as the American people have been amazed at how inept he has been at responding to this crisis. He has put politics ahead of the best interests of the people down in the Gulf with his failure to waive the Jones act and by misleading the American people about expert calls for a drilling moratorium that has destroyed his rapport and trust with the American public. Even his own supporters were turning on him. Obama needed BP and BP needed Obama and it makes one wonder why the administration was not involved with and talking with BP all along. At the end of the day.....Read the entire article.

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This has become a political nightmare for Obama as the American people have been amazed at how inept he has been at responding to this crisis. He has put politics ahead of the best interests of the people down in the Gulf with his failure to waive the Jones act and by misleading the American people about expert calls for a drilling moratorium that has destroyed his rapport and trust with the American public. Even his own supporters were turning on him. Obama needed BP and BP needed Obama and it makes one wonder why the administration was not involved with and talking with BP all along. At the end of the day.....Read the entire article.
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Crude Oil Falls From Six Week High After Increase in U.S. Jobless Claims
Crude oil fell from a six week high after U.S. jobless claims unexpectedly rose and manufacturing in the Philadelphia region expanded at a slower rate than forecast, casting doubt on the strength of the economic recovery. Oil dropped for the first time in four days as the Labor Department said the number of Americans seeking jobless benefits last week climbed to a one month high. The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia’s general economic index decreased in June to the lowest level since August.
“The Philadelphia Fed and the jobless claims are sparking concerns about economic growth and the resulting energy demand or lack thereof,” said Kyle Cooper, a managing director at energy consultant IAF Advisors in Houston. Crude oil for July delivery lost $1.37, or 1.8 percent, to $76.30 a barrel at 12:40 p.m. on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Futures have risen 7.4 percent in the past year.
Initial jobless applications increased by 12,000 to 472,000 in the week ended June 12. Economists surveyed by Bloomberg News projected 450,000 claims, according to the median forecast. The number of people receiving unemployment insurance rose, while those getting extended benefits dropped.
The Philadelphia Fed’s index dropped to 8 this month from 21.4 in May. Readings above zero indicate growth in the regional gauge, which covers eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and Delaware. Economists forecast a decrease to 20, according to the median projection in a Bloomberg News survey.....Read the entire article.
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“The Philadelphia Fed and the jobless claims are sparking concerns about economic growth and the resulting energy demand or lack thereof,” said Kyle Cooper, a managing director at energy consultant IAF Advisors in Houston. Crude oil for July delivery lost $1.37, or 1.8 percent, to $76.30 a barrel at 12:40 p.m. on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Futures have risen 7.4 percent in the past year.
Initial jobless applications increased by 12,000 to 472,000 in the week ended June 12. Economists surveyed by Bloomberg News projected 450,000 claims, according to the median forecast. The number of people receiving unemployment insurance rose, while those getting extended benefits dropped.
The Philadelphia Fed’s index dropped to 8 this month from 21.4 in May. Readings above zero indicate growth in the regional gauge, which covers eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and Delaware. Economists forecast a decrease to 20, according to the median projection in a Bloomberg News survey.....Read the entire article.
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Crude Oil Signals Remain Bullish After Overnight Profit taking
Crude oil was lower due to profit taking overnight as it consolidates some of this month's rally. Stochastics and the RSI are becoming overbought but remain bullish signaling that additional short term gains are possible.
If July extends the rally off May's low, the 50% retracement level of May's decline crossing at 78.46 is the next upside target. Closes below the 20 day moving average crossing at 73.27 would confirm that a short term top has been posted.
First resistance is Wednesday's high crossing at 78.13
Second resistance is the 50% retracement level of May's decline crossing at 78.46
Thursday's pivot point for crude oil is 77.29
First support is the 10 day moving average crossing at 74.56
Second support is the 20 day moving average crossing at 73.27
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Natural gas was higher due to short covering overnight as it consolidates some of Wednesday's decline. Stochastics and the RSI are overbought and are turning neutral hinting that a short term top might be in or is near.
Closes below the 20 day moving average crossing at 4.574 would confirm that a short term top has been posted. If July extends this week's rally, the 62% retracement level of the November-May decline crossing at 5.429 is the next upside target.
First resistance is Wednesday's high crossing at 5.196
Second resistance is the 62% retracement level of the November-May decline crossing at 5.429
Thursday's pivot point for natural gas is 5.046
First support is the 10 day moving average crossing at 4.884
Second support is the 20 day moving average crossing at 4.574
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If July extends the rally off May's low, the 50% retracement level of May's decline crossing at 78.46 is the next upside target. Closes below the 20 day moving average crossing at 73.27 would confirm that a short term top has been posted.
First resistance is Wednesday's high crossing at 78.13
Second resistance is the 50% retracement level of May's decline crossing at 78.46
Thursday's pivot point for crude oil is 77.29
First support is the 10 day moving average crossing at 74.56
Second support is the 20 day moving average crossing at 73.27
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Natural gas was higher due to short covering overnight as it consolidates some of Wednesday's decline. Stochastics and the RSI are overbought and are turning neutral hinting that a short term top might be in or is near.
Closes below the 20 day moving average crossing at 4.574 would confirm that a short term top has been posted. If July extends this week's rally, the 62% retracement level of the November-May decline crossing at 5.429 is the next upside target.
First resistance is Wednesday's high crossing at 5.196
Second resistance is the 62% retracement level of the November-May decline crossing at 5.429
Thursday's pivot point for natural gas is 5.046
First support is the 10 day moving average crossing at 4.884
Second support is the 20 day moving average crossing at 4.574
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Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Crude Oil Bulls Take a Clear Near Term Technical Advantage
Crude oil closed up $0.67 at $77.61 a barrel today. Prices closed nearer the session high today and hit another fresh four week high on more short covering and fresh speculative buying interest. The bulls have upside near term technical momentum and have the overall near term technical advantage. My bias is that a market low is in place and that it's likely price action will remain choppy and in a trading range between the May low of $67.15 and psychological resistance at $80.00.
Natural gas closed down 20.0 cents at $4.989 today. Prices closed nearer the session low today on profit taking pressure from recent gains. Recent price action suggests a major market low is in place in natural gas and that prices can continue to trend higher in the near term. Prices are in a three week old uptrend on the daily bar chart.
The U.S. dollar index closed up 16 points at 86.45 today. Prices closed near mid range today. While no serious chart damage has occurred recently, the bulls have faded and need to show fresh power soon. The bulls still have the overall near term technical advantage.
Gold futures closed down $2.70 at $1,231.70 today. Prices closed nearer the session low today in quieter trading. Mild profit taking pressure was featured. The gold bulls still have the solid overall near term technical advantage. There are still no solid early technical clues to suggest a market top is close at hand. Prices are in a four month old uptrend on the daily bar chart.
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Natural gas closed down 20.0 cents at $4.989 today. Prices closed nearer the session low today on profit taking pressure from recent gains. Recent price action suggests a major market low is in place in natural gas and that prices can continue to trend higher in the near term. Prices are in a three week old uptrend on the daily bar chart.
The U.S. dollar index closed up 16 points at 86.45 today. Prices closed near mid range today. While no serious chart damage has occurred recently, the bulls have faded and need to show fresh power soon. The bulls still have the overall near term technical advantage.
Gold futures closed down $2.70 at $1,231.70 today. Prices closed nearer the session low today in quieter trading. Mild profit taking pressure was featured. The gold bulls still have the solid overall near term technical advantage. There are still no solid early technical clues to suggest a market top is close at hand. Prices are in a four month old uptrend on the daily bar chart.
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