SINGAPORE: Brent oil may retest a support at $69.95 per barrel, as suggested by its wave pattern and a projection analysis.

The contract is riding on a wave (c) from the July 30 high of $76.38. This wave consists of many small impulsive waves. Such a structure suggests an extension of the wave (c) towards $65.98.

The bounce triggered by the support seems to be loosing its momentum. Chances are it may end around $71.18. A rise above $71.50 could signal an extension of the bounce towards $72.41.

Brent oil may gain more to $56.65

On the daily chart, a bearish target of $68.43 remains intact, as pointed by a rising trendline.

The small white candlestick forming on Thursday is no bullish reversal pattern. It has little impact on the steady downtrend from $76.38 (refer to hourly chart).

The key focus is on a pivotal support of $68.43, which plays an important role in evaluating the following direction.

The uptrend will keep intact, if oil manages to remain above this level.

A break will not only open the way towards $64.15-$66.29 range, but also suggest a reversal of the uptrend from $35.74.

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