UKOIL Creates Six Month Price Channel
UKOIL (Brent) has continued printing lower lows Since UKOIL printed its May 20th high at $126.51 As we move down the graph a price channel becomes apparent with firm lines of support and resistance. Price is currently testing resistance near 112.50. Support currently resides at lower lows near 93.60.
Traditionally
oil
markets will follow basic fundamental analysis. When economies are booming and industry is doing well,
oil
comes into high demand driving up
prices
. Conversely, as economies and business slows oil prices tend to decline. Next week on the
economic calendar
events such as German production numbers and the
BOE rate
decision will give us more insight into the state of world economy.
Taking Price in to a 2Hour chart we can utilize the
Stochastics indicator
to find entry signals. We are looking for the %S line to cross over our %D line signaling an opportunity to trade with the trend. Our signal is optimal as currently both lines ( %S & %D ) are residing above the overbought level of 80. A break below this point also can be used as a signal of bearish momentum.
My preference is to sell UKOIL on a stochastic crossover above our overbought line , near a price of 110.50. Limits should look to first target 106.50, then an extension at 95.50. Stops should be placed at 112.50 for a clear 1:2 Risk/Reward setting.
Alternative scenarios include price breaking through resistance for a new bull run in UKOIL.
Additional Resources
Support and Resistance Video
Trading Breakouts
Identify the Trend
—Written by Walker England, Trading Instructor
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