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Price Signal Summary - Oil Futures Remain Vulnerable

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  • On the commodity front, the bear cycle in Gold remains intact and the yellow metal traded lower last week. Trendline support has been breached - the line is drawn from the Nov 3 2022 low and the break reinforces a bearish condition. Furthermore, the move lower confirms a resumption of the downtrend. The focus is on $1903.5, 61.8% of the Feb 28 - May 4 bull cycle. Key resistance is $1985.3, the May 24 high. Initial resistance is at $1948.8, the 20-day EMA.
  • In the oil space, WTI futures remain bearish and the sharp sell-off late last week reinforces this condition. Support at $67.21, May 31 low, has recently been pierced, a clear break would open $64.41, the May 4 low. Moving average studies are in a bear mode position highlighting a downtrend. The contract is trading below resistance at $75.70, the Jun 5 high. A break of this level would signal a reversal. Initial resistance is at $72.72, the Jun 21 high.

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