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Crude Oil Price Forecast – Crude Oil Markets Still Trying To Base

By:
Christopher Lewis
Published: Feb 18, 2020, 19:24 UTC

Crude oil markets initially fell during the trading session based upon fear in Asia and the Chinese situation in general. Ultimately, this is a market that continues to suffer at the hands of lack of Chinese demand, but it appears that we are trying to form a base.

Crude Oil Price Forecast – Crude Oil Markets Still Trying To Base

WTI Crude Oil

The WTI Crude Oil market initially fell during the trading session on Tuesday, reaching down towards the $51 level. However, the market has also bounced enough to show signs of resiliency, and perhaps a proclivity to break above the $52.50 level. If it does, then it will make a serious challenge to the $54 level, but you should keep in mind that it’s not going to be an easy thing to accomplish. Either way, I believe that this market is oversold and certainly bouncing from the $50 level makes quite a bit of sense. The 50 day EMA is currently hanging around the $55 level, so it makes sense that it would attract a certain amount of resistance as well.

Crude Oil Video 19.02.20

Brent

Brent markets also initially fell but turned around to press against the resistance barrier in the $57.50 level. If we can break above there, then the market is very likely to go looking towards the $60 level which also has the 50 day EMA is hanging around the area. That is an area that continues to attract a lot of attention as it is one of the most important technical indicators that longer-term traders will pay attention to. Ultimately though, if we can break out above the $57.50 level it’s very likely that we will eventually hit that. To the downside, the $55 level underneath should be massive support, and therefore I think pullbacks continue to offer buying opportunities as the market tries to turn itself around.

About the Author

Being FXEmpire’s analyst since the early days of the website, Chris has over 20 years of experience across various markets and assets – currencies, indices, and commodities. He is a proprietary trader as well trading institutional accounts.

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