WTI Crude Oil Technical Analysis and Short-Term Forecast
WTI crude oil rallied as expected after the holiday weekend. The move up briefly overcame an area of high confluence centered around $68.3 but stalled at $68.87. The subsequent pullback suggests a test of support might take place early tomorrow, but near-term odds favor a continued rise. Support at $66.7 is expected to hold and a move back above $68.3 will clear the way for the next major objective at $69.7 during the next few days.
Nevertheless, should WTI take out $66.7, look for a test of $65.4 and possibly $64.4. The $64.4 level is key for the near-term outlook because it is in line with the 38 percent retracement of the rise from $57.18 and the 62 percent retracement from $61.56. Closing above this would shift near-term odds in favor of a more significant test of support before the move up continues.
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