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  • Crude oil WTI gained about $2 from the daily low and is now trading around $70.00 a barrel. As discussed in the previous oil update a breakout above $70.00 would give extra confirmation that bulls are indeed in full control of the market.
  • Resistances to the upside are likely located near 70.53 May 24 low, 71.19  May 23 low and 72.13 July 6 low. Supports are seen near  69.44 June 25 high and the 69.00 figure.
  • The bull breakout coincides with a statement from Saudis. Saudis say oil exports to drop by 100K barrels per day in August.

Crude oil WTI 15-minute chart

Spot rate:             68.89
Relative change:  1.53%      
High:                     70.15
Low:                     67.78

Trend:                  Bullish

Resistance 1:      70.00 figure    
Resistance 2:      70.53 May 24 low  
Resistance 3:      71.19 May 23 low  
Resistance 4:      72.13 July 6 low
Resistance 5:      73.00 figure

Support 1:           69.44 June 25 high
Support 2:           69.00 figure  
Support 3:           68.30 supply/demand level  
Support 4:           67.72 June 26 low
Support 5:           67.16 June 14 high
Support 6:           66.53 June 20 high
Support 7:           65.71, June 22 low