Crude oil, basis the continuous contract, has closed higher for the past three years.

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Chart Analysis : The weekly chart of the Comex gold continuous contract shows the completion of the flag formation (lines a and b).

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The first chart I would like to share with you is a long-term chart of crude oil futures using the perpetual, or continuous contract.

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Chart Analysis: The monthly chart of the Comex gold contract that goes back to 2011, uses the continuous contract that includes volume from all open contracts.

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Chart Analysis : The long-term daily chart of the Comex continuous gold contract shows a flag or triangle formation (lines a and b).

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Chart Analysis : The above chart of the continuous crude oil contract and SPY goes back to the high made in April 2011.

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