The resistance and the support are identified as the 61.8% and the 50% retracements on the downtrend from $2,827 to $2,063. Cocoa may consolidate within this range for one day before seeking its next direction.

A break above $2,535 could lead to a gain to $2,647, while a break below $2,445 could open the way towards $2,335.

Note: Cocoa report is published twice a week - Wednesday and Friday.

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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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