Crude oil prices moved lower on Thursday ahead of Friday’s employment report. Prices sliced through the 10-day moving average which is now considered
Crude oil prices moved lower on Thursday ahead of Friday’s employment report. Prices sliced through the 10-day moving average which is now considered short term resistance at 45.60. Resistance is seen near the weekly highs at 48.36. Momentum remains positive with the MACD recently generating a sell signal.
Crude oil has been following the movements of the dollar and a stronger dollar generally equals weaker crude oil prices. With yields continuing to edge higher in the United States, crude oil prices will continue to face headwinds.
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