The short-term trend structure in Brent futures is unchanged, it remains bearish and recent gains are - for now - considered corrective. Note that moving average studies are in a bear-mode position, highlighting a dominant downtrend. A resumption of weakness would refocus attention on the $70.00 handle next. Clearance of this level would further reinforce the bearish condition. Initial firm resistance is $82.54, the 50-day EMA.
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Brent futures continue to trade closer to their recent lows. The primary trend set-up remains bullish and short-term weakness - for now - appears corrective. A support area to watch lies at $93.97, the 50-day EMA. The contract has once again traded through this average, a clear break of it is required to strengthen a bear threat and this would expose $81.45, the Apr 17 low. Key resistance and the bull trigger is $108.34, the May 5 high. First resistance is $98.99, the Jun 3 high.
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Medium-term trend conditions in BTP futures remain bearish and recent gains appear corrective. However, a short-term bull cycle is in play, signalling scope for a continuation higher. A resumption of gains would signal scope for a climb towards the 119.00 handle next. Initial key support to watch lies at 115.68, the May 18 low. Clearance of this level would highlight an important short-term bearish development.