The resistance is provided by the 138.2 percent projection level of an upward wave c from 1,979 ringgit. This wave has extended. It is expected to travel to 2,180 ringgit. An inverted head-and-shoulders developing from Nov. 21 has been confirmed, indicating a similar target.

The shallow correction triggered by the resistance at 2,150 ringgit seems to have ended around 2,103 ringgit. Palm oil may succeed in breaking 2,150 ringgit this time.

On the daily chart, the contract is bouncing towards the upper channel line around 2,200 ringgit. A break below 2,103 ringgit (first chart) could cause a loss to 2,074 ringgit.

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** Wang Tao is a Reuters market analyst for commodities and energy technicals. The views expressed are his own.

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