Crude oil is slightly declining following recent rise above 71, heading along the 70.75 range. Crude Oil is currently trading at December 2014 levels. The bullish pattern started in midFebruary 2018 is maintained. Hourly support and resistance are given at 65.56 (17/04/2018 low) and 73.56 (28/11/2014 high). The technical structure suggests short-term downward 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.
