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OIL TECHS: NYMEX WTI: (V17) Bulls Need Close Above 100-DMA 

*RES 4: $48.91 - High Aug 21 

*RES 3: $48.07 - 100-DMA 

*RES 2: $47.84 - 21-DMA 

*RES 1: $47.51 - Hourly resistance Sept 4

*PRICE: $47.41 @ 0250GMT

*SUP 1: $46.92 - Hourly support Sept 1 

*SUP 2: $46.56 - Low Sept 1 

*SUP 3: $45.84 - Hourly support Aug 31 

*SUP 4: $45.58 - Low July 24 & Aug 31

*COMMENTARY: Despite pressure returning to the $45.21-58 support region bears

failed to manage the close below needed to shift overall focus back to tests of

$42.52 June lows. The bounce Thursday provided bulls breathing room with bulls

still looking for a close above the 100-DMA ($48.07) to return immediate focus

to $48.91-49.31. The Bollinger band base ($45.82) remains the key concern for

bears and recently limited follow through.