1pm update – oil and energy

US equities are leaning upward, breaking new historic highs. Meanwhile, WTIC is currently u/c in the $45s. The energy sector ETF of XLE is currently net lower for the week by -0.9% in the $40.28s.

USO daily

XLE weekly

Summary

WTIC/USO: oil is churning the $45s. The door remains wide open to psy’50, with secondary of the 52s. The latter appears realistic in Jan/Feb.

XLE: energy stocks having a strong day, set for a SIXTH consecutive net weekly gain. Soft target remain the June $45s.

notable stock: XOM

Exxon is leading the sector today. Bullish engulfing candle leans distinctly s/t bullish.

Equities: sp’60min

The 3700s… as s/t momentum is due to turn positive mid/late afternoon.