Crude oil settled at 65.24美元, up 0.32美元 on the day. The market traded between a 低点64.70美元 and a 最高66.39美元, with the session high coming just above a 关键技术水准—the 50%中点 of the move up from the 四月低点至六月高点, which sits at 66.33美元.

The price 短暂测试并拒绝 that midpoint level, reinforcing its 技术重要性 going forward. As long as the market remains 低于66.33美元, the 偏见倾向于不利.

On the downside, focus shifts to the 支持面积在63.67美元至64.63美元之间—a zone marked by 可以追溯到四月份的多个摇摆水平 (see red numbered circles). Notably, the 4月至6月反弹61.8% also sits at 63.67美元, strengthening the area's role as key support.

For now, crude continues to 在明确的阻力和支撑之间巩固, following the sharp declines seen earlier this week. A 任何一个边界的突破 will likely define the next directional move.