1pm update – oil and energy

US equities are slowly cooling back. Meanwhile, WTIC is currently -1.6% in the upper $61s. The energy sector ETF of XLE is currently net lower for the week by -0.2% at $84.79.

USO daily

XLE weekly

Summary

WTIC/USO: oil printed $61.94, the lowest since May 30th. Today’s performance is worse relative to the (mostly) positive main market, and the moderately weaker dollar.

XLE: energy stocks are broadly flat. Weekly momentum is prone to turning negative before end month.

notable stock: OXY

Reflective of the sector.

notable nuclear stock: SMR

A vain rally attempt, but resuming lower.
My $25s for Oct’ are looking on track.
Maybe psy’ $20 ?

Equities: sp’60min

S/t momo due turn negative.
6400/6350 for OPEX

Time for a much needed lunch