1pm update – oil and energy

US equities are battling to hold sig’ gains. Meanwhile, WTIC is currently +0.9% in the $70s. The energy sector ETF of XLE is currently net higher for the week by +3.2% at $78.64.

USO daily

XLE weekly

Summary

WTIC/USO: oil printed $71.67, helped by the positive main market. Black candle, s/t bearish. M/t bearish to psy’ $50.

XLE: energy stocks are sig’ higher with the main market. S/t vulnerable.

notable stock: OXY

Reflective of the sector.

Equities: sp’60min

A little cooling… if still sig’ higher.
S/t momentum never did turn positive this morning.

VIX’60min

A little pop… back into the 21s.
I want the 23/24s before the weekend!
Am I asking too much?