Fundamental Development Oil was down on Tuesday morning in Asia due to demand outlook concerns as top oil importer China imposes lock downs and economic tensions rise in Europe. Brent oil futures fell 0.87% to $105.02 while crude oil WTI futures slipped 0.84% to $102.22. Financial markets are reflecting fears that sanctions on Russian oil imports after its invasion of Ukraine could put some European countries in economic distress. Global financial markets have affected by concerns over interest rate hikes and recession worries. The COVID-19 lock downs in China have already led to slower export growth in the world's second largest economy in April. Crude imports by China in the first four months of 2022 fell 4.8% from a year ago. However, April imports were up nearly 7%.
Short Term Technical View: In 1-hour chart, XTIUSD is trading middle line of Bollinger band indicator. RSI indicator also showing bullishness above 50 level, and XTIUSD is trading above yesterday support level 102. As per the 1-hour chart buy on dip, strategy is good for XTIUSD. As per my view, XTIUSD buy range is 101.50 to 101 and there is very strong support zone at 99.35.
Alternative Scenario: If XTIUSD will trade below support level 99.35 in U.S. Session so it will be, give great opportunity to sell with the target of 97 with the stop loss of 101.