1pm update – oil and energy

US equities have built moderate gains. Meanwhile, WTIC is currently +0.8% in the low $82s. The energy sector ETF of XLE is currently net lower for the week by -1.2% at $88.98.

USO daily

XLE weekly

Summary

WTIC/USO: oil has swung from $80.81 to $82.66, largely due to the latest EIA Pet’ report. Today’s candle is bullish engulfing. Soft target are the recent $84s. A weaker dollar (on CPI) would help!

XLE: energy stocks recovering with oil, due to settle moderately higher. The sector looks pretty good into August, and that doesn’t assume any geo-political upsets.

notable stock: XOM

A new s/t low, but recovering upward with the sector.

notable stock: OXY

Set for a second daily gain.

Equities: sp’60min

… the 5600s, with momentum due to turn positive.
6K is just another 7% or so higher.