What 1-hour chart says? Fundamental Development: Oil prices dropped on Monday, extending a recent losing streak on concerns that an expected rise in U.S. interest rates would weaken fuel demand. Brent crude futures for September settlement had fallen 67 cents, or 0.7%, to $102.53 a barrel, down for a fourth day. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures for September delivery slid 77 cents, or 0.8%, to $93.93 a barrel, also down for a fourth day. Oil futures have been volatile in recent weeks, as traders have tried to reconcile the possibilities of further interest rate hikes, which could limit economic activity and thus cut fuel demand growth, against tight supply from disruptions in trading of Russian barrels because of Western sanctions amid the Ukraine conflict.
Short Term Technical View: In 1-hour chart, XTIUSD is trading below middle line of Bollinger band indicator. As per RSI Indicator showing weakness in 1-hour chart, XTIUSD pivot level is 95 as per today 1-hour chart, my view is sell on rise strategy is good for XTIUSD. Sell range of XTIUSD is 95 to 95.25 and there is very strong resistance zone at 97.25.
Alternative Scenario: If XTIUSD will trade above 97.25 and sustain above in U.S. Session so it will be, give great opportunity to buy with the target of 98.75 with the stop loss of 96.
