Markets
Oil prices are slipping again, hit by a strong dollar and signs that global crude supply is holding up even as unplanned outages rise to at least a five-year high. Iran’s Deputy Oil Minister was also quoted on Sunday saying the Islamic Republic has no plans to join any output freeze since it’s still ramping up exports to pre-sanctions levels. According to Rokneddin Javadi, Tehran’s shipments probably won’t surpass 2.2M barrels per day until midsummer. Crude futures -1.3% to $47.80/bbl.
In Asia, Japan -0.5% to 16655. Hong Kong -0.2% to 19809. China +0.6% to 2844. India -0.3% to 25230.
In Europe, at midday, London -0.3%. Paris -0.9%. Frankfurt -0.7%.
Futures at 6:20, Dow -0.1%. S&P -0.1%. Nasdaq -0.1%. Crude -1.3% to $47.80. Gold -0.1% to $1251.30.
Ten-year Treasury Yield -2 bps to 1.82%
Economic Calendar
5:30 Fed’s Bullard: U.S. Monetary and Economic Policy
8:00 Fed’s Williams: Monetary Policy
9:45 PMI Manufacturing Index Flash
6:30 PM Fed’s Harper speech
PTG Trading
Friday’s Bull Gap held firm throughout the session as price tagged 2055 SPOT that was outlined as Key Resistance prior week. Option Expiry maintained a firm bid as price tested Open Range Midpoint (2045) and bounced into settlement (2050).
Overnight trade tested the 2055 level and was rejected, pushing price back to 2045 handle. Key marker for the bulls to convert to support remains 2056 – 2058 zone. So far they have not been able to accomplish this mission. Price action is becoming more range-bound as traders probe both upper and lower edges of range for breakouts…So far stalemate.
Today begins new Cycle Day 1 (CD1)….Normal expectation is for some type of decline to unfold…So be mindful of 2055 SPOT failing to convert to support and conversion of 2045 to resistance. This will be first sign of weakness (SOW).
Range Projections and Key Levels: June (M) Contract
HOD Range Projection: 2065.58; LOD Range Projection: 2033.92; CD1 Max Penetration Level: 2064.44; CD1 Max Violation Level: 2025.64; Cycle Day 1 Low: 2030.75; 3 Day Central Pivot: 2042.25; 3 Day Cycle Target: 2058.00; 10 Day Average True Range: 22.08
**Note: The odds highlighted are NOT predictions or trade recommendations, rather a guide based upon historical observed occurrences.
Today’s Hypotheses: June (M) Contract
*****The levels outlined below are more general framework within a larger range…They are to be used are reference prices from which to consider trade opportunities, not hard trade levels.
Scenario 1: The bullish case would require price holding above 2043 – 2045 zone followed by a conversion of 2056 to upper support. Should this occur further upside range expansion is possible targeting 2058, followed by 2062 – 2065 zone.
Scenario 2: IF price violates and converts 2045 handle to resistance, THEN initial objective will be to test 2042.25 – 2041.25 3 Day Central Pivot Zone for renewed buy response. Failure for buyer to materialize opens door for deeper probe for a new secure low. Lower levels for possible support are: 2038.50 – 2036.25 STATX Zone. Average Decline on CD1 measures 2033.10.
Trade Strategy: Our tactical trade strategy will simply remain unaltered…We’ll be flexible to trade both long and short side from Decision Pivot Levels. Continue to focus on Bull/Bear Stackers and Premium/Discounts. As always, remaining in alignment with dominant intra-day force increases probabilities of producing winning trades.
Stay Focused…Non-Biased…Disciplined ALWAYS USE STOPS!
Good Trading…David
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