In case natural gas settles above the $2.50 level, it will move towards the nearest resistance at $2.60 – $2.65.
WTI Oil
WTI Oil 191223 Daily Chart
WTI oil continues its attempts to settle above the resistance at $73.00 – $74.00 amid tensions in Red Sea.
RSI remains in the moderate territory, so there is plenty of room to gain additional upside momentum in case the right catalysts emerge.
Brent Oil
Brent Oil 191223 Daily Chart
Brent oil tested new highs amid supply worries. At this point, there’s no impact on the flow of oil in the Middle East, but transportation costs have increased due to longer journeys.
From the technical point of view, Brent oil is trying to settle above the resistance at $77.50 – $78.25. A move above $80.00 will push Brent oil towards the next resistance at $83.50 – $84.50.
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