1pm update – oil and energy

US equities remain choppy. Meanwhile, WTIC is currently +1.9% in the $89s. The energy sector ETF of XLE is currently net higher for the week by  +0.8% at $92.82.

USO daily

XLE weekly

Summary

WTIC/USO: oil printed $89.29… which is slightly more impressive relative to the weak main market, and the marginally stronger dollar. Yesterday’s black candle failed to play out.

XLE: energy stocks powering upward with oil.

notable stock: OXY

Pushing back above key price threshold.
Yet another reminder… energy stocks are a no-short.

Equities: sp’60min

Chop chop.
s/t momentum continues to weaken, due to turn negative before the close.

*I hold heavy short, and I want to see <4400 tomorrow.