1pm update – oil and energy

US equities are rather powerfully lower. Meanwhile, WTIC is currently -1.0% in the $77s. The energy sector ETF of XLE is currently net higher for the week by +0.2% at $83.68.

USO daily

XLE weekly

Summary

WTIC/USO: oil printed $79.90, if cooling back to the $77s, pressured by the main market, and the moderately stronger dollar. Today’s candle is bearish engulfing, and leans s/t bearish.

XLE: energy stocks are very significantly lower with the main market. Alarm bells if 2022 settles <$79s

notable stock: OXY

We’ve a clear reversal from under the 200dma. Alarm bells if December settles <$64s

Equities: sp’60min

The break <3795 is surprising.
VIX 23s are still not reflective of even moderate concern.