Brent Crude Oil Technical Analysis and Short-Term Forecast
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Brent crude oil formed another daily doji. So far, trading this week has reflected uncertainty, suggesting that traders are awaiting further information. The near-term outlook leans bullish because the waves up from $62.0 call for a test of $66.0, a close above which will clear the way for the $66.8 smaller than (0.618) target of the wave up from $58.4 to be challenged. Settling above $66.8 will confirm a bullish outlook for the coming days and open the way for a push to fulfill the $69.7 equal to (1.00) target of the wave up from $58.4. The connection to $69.7 is made through targets at $68.3 and $69.2.
Nonetheless, there is some evidence that suggests another test of support might occur first. The wave down from $65.9 fulfilled its $64.2 smaller than target today. This wave connects to $63.5 as the equal to target, which is also in line with the smaller than target of the wave down from $66.08. Falling below $62.8 would call for a test of key support and this wave’s $61.8 equal to target. This objective is key because falling to $61.8 would take out the $62.0 swing low and invalidate the wave up from $58.4 which projects to $66.8 and higher.
