1pm update – oil and energy

US equities remain choppy, if still net positive. Meanwhile, WTIC is currently -1.0% in the $94s. The energy sector ETF of XLE is currently net higher for the week by +4.9% at $83.34.

USO daily

XLE weekly

Summary

WTIC/USO: oil printed $95.76, if cooling back to the $94s. The s/t problem is if the main market takes a dive on Powell. M/t bullish unless August settles <$94.00

XLE: energy stocks still leaning upward, helped by the mostly positive main market. M/t bullish unless <$70

notable stock: XOM

A new cycle high… if cooling back a little.

notable stock: KMI

Much like XOM. The cautious will be tightening their stops, in concern at the main market this Fall.

Equities: sp’60min

Early Friday threatens a tag of teal gap… before a swing lower into end month.