Below looks at Crude Oil on a “Monthly Closing” basis, since the early 1980’s.

Crude Oil started tanking in 2014 and its low earlier this year, took place at dual long-term support at (1) below.

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Two support lines, that date back over a decade, came into play at (1) and so far have held. Crude remains in a down trend and this down trend is being tested at this time.

Joe Friday Just The Facts; Crude Oil is attempting to breakout of a two year falling trend at (2).

Crude and Stocks have a high degree of correlation the past couple of years. What Crude does at (2), could have a significant impact on stocks going forward!