US crude oil settles at $78.59 | Forexlive

US crude oil futures are settling at $78.59 and down -$0.47 or -0.59%. The high reached $79.15. The low reached $77.25.

Looking at the hourly chart, the price stalled near the 200 hour MA. A brief break could not be sustained, and the price rebounded. The rise moved above the 100 hour MA near the end of the day, but is closing below that MA level at $78.78. It will be a target to get above if the buyers are to take back more control.