CLU3 Profit Taking and Supply Press Market From its Highs:

Crude Oil is showing signs of failure this morning as it is trading back below 105 and may be in store for its first weekly drop in over a month. Higher than expected inflation out of Japan is creating a risk off trade and putting pressure on the Crude market. Also, rising inventories and news that China will cut its manufacturing capacity has put a damper this rally. Resistance was found yesterday at the 105.95 retracement level. Many traders were eyeing a test to 106.50 as a follow through and sign of strength on a technical basis. The retreat in equities is also providing pressure on Crude. Watch the 103.85 level and a move below here will signal a further correction. As the day continues, a dollar below 82 should keep Crude in check but if we see a correction and a trade higher in the dollar look for further pressure on Crude. Look for stabilization in the equity market as a driver for Crude prices. Traders like buying Crude into the weekend and a close above 105 is pivotal.

 Resistance -105.75-105.95**, 106.91**, 107.88*, 108.93**, 110.00***