A Bounce in OIL? Get Real...

I’ve read a few headlines and market notes highlighting last night’s bounce in the price of oil and whether this could signal some sort of bottom. Today’s chart of the day takes a look at a few charts and what market sentiment could mean for Commodity traders heading forward.

First of all we take a look at the 4 hour chart, showing yesterday’s reportedly strong rally off lows. Strong rally off lows? It was ONE 4 hour, counter-trend candle that flew straight into resistance!

Come on guys…

I included the daily chart here to highlight the major bearish trend line that price has tucked back in below, also showing the strong daily rally from a longer time frame view.

With short oil an already very crowded trade, taking a contrarian view does have its merit, but calling lows off these charts isn’t something I’m jumping out of my skin to do. Do you see opportunity buying oil?

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