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Crude oil Daily Outlook

WTI crude oil recovered more than $3 on weak US dollar. It hit a high of $83.67 at the time of writing and is currently trading at $82.94.

 

According to the American Petroleum Institute, US crude inventories declined by 3.2 million barrels for the week ended Apr 19, compared with an increase of 4.09 million barrels.

 

 Major factors for crude oil price movement-

 

US dollar index (Bullish)- negative for Crude. Major resistance - 106.50/107.20. Major support- 105/103.80.

 

Geopolitical tension- Easing of tension between Israel and Iran  (Negative  for crude)

 

 Ichimoku analysis (4- hour chart)

 

Tenken-Sen- $81.83

 

Kijun-Sen- $83.13

 

The immediate resistance is around $84. Any jump above target $85/$86.20/$87. On the lower side, near-term support is around $82.50. Any breach below will drag the commodity down to $81.95/$80.70/$80.

 

It is good to buy on dips around $80 with SL around $78  for a TP  of $85.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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