Bull Theme in WTI Futures Intact Despite Recent Correction Lower
A bull theme in WTI futures remains intact and the latest move lower is considered corrective - for now. Recent gains reinforced current bullish conditions and confirmed a resumption of the uptrend. The contract has breached $84.87, the Sep 15 ‘23 high, paving the way for a climb towards the $90.00 handle further out. The next objective is $89.08, a Fibonacci projection. Initial firm support to watch lies at $84.01, the 20-day EMA. The trend condition in Gold is unchanged and remains bullish plus the yellow metal is trading closer to its recent highs. The latest rally maintains the price sequence of higher highs and higher lows and note that moving average studies are in a bull-mode condition, reflecting positive market sentiment. The next objective is $2452.5, a Fibonacci projection. Initial firm support is at $2286.3, the 20-day EMA.
- WTI Crude down $0.48 or -0.56% at $84.91
- Natural Gas down $0.06 or -3.41% at $1.675
- Gold spot up $8.05 or +0.34% at $2391.44
- Copper up $2.75 or +0.63% at $435.85
- Silver up $0.42 or +1.48% at $28.5335
- Platinum down $1.48 or -0.15% at $957.65