U.S. oil cart on Trading View used for analysis
- WTI extends declines for the 5th straight week, trades 2.11% lower on the day.
- Price has fallen below $60 per barrel and the still-rising crude supply levels to prompt further weakness.
- US Sanctions on Iran came into effect this week and crude prices largely ignored the news.
- Potential for a glut of global oversupply as the US, Russia, and Saudi Arable look to expand production keep pressure.
- Volatility rising on weekly charts, price has dipped below 110-EMA and eyes next major support at 61.8% Fib at 55.37.
- On the flipside, 5-DMA is immediate resistance at 62.25. Break above could see minor upside.
Support levels - 59.48 (50% Fib), 58.11 (Feb 9th low), 57.15 (trendline), 55.37 (61.8Fib)
Resistance levels - 60.56 (110W EMA), 61.28 (5-DMA), 63.59 (38.2% Fib)
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