Crude oil is definitely recovering. Support can be found at 48.32 (04/10/2016 base) then 46.50/68 (22/09/2016 high). Next resistance lies at 51.67 (08/06/2016 reaction high). Expected to monitor again resistance at 51.67. Bearish positions should be loaded up at that level as profit may start to be taken.
In the long-term, crude oil is now recovering from its sharp decline and the signs of recovery are now strong. Strong support lies at 24.82 (13/11/2002) while strong resistance at 50.96 (09/10/2015 high) has been broken. Crude oil is holding way above its 200-Day Moving Average. Expected to reach 60 before year-end.