A fall from the current level may be limited to the support zone of $68.78-$69.20. On the daily chart, oil is poised to break a resistance at $70.75 and rise to $73.50.
On the daily chart, the consolidation from the March 8 high of $71.38 is being shaped into a wedge which looks like a bullish continuation pattern, to be followed by a rally.
On the daily chart, the consolidation from the March 8 high of $71.38 is being shaped into a triangle which may be confirmed as a bullish continuation pattern, to be followed by a round of rally.
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