Crude oil is bouncing off from 66.85, currently trading along 67.75 and approaching the 67.85 range. Crude Oil is trading at December 2014 high. The bullish pattern started in mid-February 2017 is maintained. Hourly support and resistance are given at 65.56 (17/04/2018 low) and 69.54 (12/01/2014 high). The technical structure suggests short-term upward moves.
In the long-term, crude oil has recovered after its sharp decline last year. However, we consider that further weakness is very likely. For the time being, the pair lies in an upside trend since June 2017. Support lies at 42.20 (16/11/2016) while resistance is located at 77.83 (20/11/2014). Crude oil is trading largely above its 200 DMA.
