The support is provided by the 23.6% projection level of an upward wave C from $2,420. This wave was disrupted by a resistance at $2,582. The drop triggered by this barrier looks like a pullback towards a falling trendline.

A break below $2,496 could cause a further slide to $2,467, while a break above $2,544 may signal the continuation of the wave C towards $2,582.

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** Wang Tao is a Reuters market analyst for commodities and energy technicals. The views expressed are his own.

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