Crude oil futures closed lower on Monday as the glut in the industry continued to set the tone. The ‘Black Gold’ trades lower on Tuesday morning as well with a slight drop of -0.24%.
The API (American Petroleum Institute) inventory report is due to be released later on today. A decline of 3.740 million barrels is expected.
Technical outlook
Crude oil prices consolidated and closed Monday’s session at $46.02. The crude oil 4H chart has formed “Inverse Head and shoulder” pattern which indicates a bullish movement. As shown in the chart, crude oil prices broke above the neckline and the next target will be at $47.50-$49 levels.
A strong support is expected at $45.80 as a break below the support will pull prices towards $44.50-$45.
This article was originally posted on FX Empire