US Oil trades trades 1.33% higher on the day, hits weekly highs at 67.26. WTI lifted by reports of US crude stockpiles draw and renewed USD weakness. Iran oil supply threats amid US sanction continue to offer buoyancy. D…
US Oil trades trades 1.33% higher on the day, hits weekly highs at 67.26.
WTI lifted by reports of US crude stockpiles draw and renewed USD weakness.
Iran oil supply threats amid US sanction continue to offer buoyancy.
Data by the American Petroleum Institute showed US crude stocks fell last week by 5.2 million barrels, more than three times the drop analysts expected.
Price action is extending gains above 5-DMA at 68.12. Breakout at 110-EMA to see further upside.
Technical indicators are biased lower. Momentum indicators are biased lower.
Break below 200-DMA will see further weakness. Scope then for test of 38.2% Fib at 62.57.
Support levels - 66.13 (5-DMA), 64.81 (200-DMA), 62.57 (38.2% Fib)
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