Brent Oil to stretch towards 200-DMA at $47.05 – Credit Suisse

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Brent Crude Oil is struggling to extend its rally. The black gold is trading around the $45 level and could see a rise towards the 200-DMA at $47.05 which is expected to cap. On the flip side, support is seen at $41.38, strategists at Credit Suisse apprise.

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“Brent Crude rally continues to struggle to extend but we continue to give the upside the benefit of the doubt for now though with resistance seen next at the 200-day average at $47.05, which we look to then cap. A direct and closing break can see resistance next at the 61.8% retracement of the Q1 fall at $50.45.”

“Key support remains seen at $41.38/32, removal of which would see a near-term top established to warn of a fall back to $37.01, potentially $33.62.”

“Weekly RSI momentum continues to hold key support for now. Below though would mark an important top.”

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