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Crude Oil Trades near $103.50 Level

By: , dated March 18th, 2011

Crude oil prices rose significantly yesterday and peaked at $103.63 per barrel. However, the 4-hour chart is suggesting that a recent upwards trend is loosing steam and a bearish correction is impending. Forex traders involved with commodities like this can take advantage of this knowledge by going short on crude oil now, and at a great entry price!

• Below is the 4-hour chart for crude oil by ForexYard.

• The technical indicators used are the Slow Stochastic, RSI and Williams Percent Range.

• Point 1: There is a “doji” candlestick formed in the chart, indicating that a reversal should take place.

• Point 2: The Slow Stochastic indicates a bearish cross, signaling that the next move may be in a downward direction.

• Point 3: The RSI signals that the price of this pair currently floats in the over-bought territory, suggesting downward pressure.

• Point 4: Williams Percent Range also supports the downward direction.

Crude Oil 4-Hour Chart
crude oil 18-3-2011

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Anton Eljwizat Anton Eljwizat is a Currency Analyst with ForexYard. His experience in writing technical analyses for trading companies such as ForexYard has helped Anton stand out among other analysts. His understanding of technical indicators and chart analysis helps him provide some of the most groundbreaking analysis in the market today. His writings have been published on the ForexYard Trading Blog and affiliate websites. Anton holds a degree in Business Management from Ryerson University as well as a degree in Finance from Centennial College in Canada.

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