1pm update – oil and energy

US equities are still leaning weak. Meanwhile, WTIC is currently -1.8% in the $39s. The energy sector ETF of XLE is currently net higher for the week by  +0.2% in the $30.25s.

USO daily

XLE weekly

Summary

WTIC/USO: oil is churning the 40/39s, stuck under major resistance of the 42/43s, and above the recent low of the $36s.

XLE: energy stocks are battling for a net weekly gain, which isn’t going to be easy, with WTIC $39s. Remaining m/t horror.

notable stock: XOM

Exxon has earnings next Friday morning. A div’ cut announcement appears probable.

Equities: sp’60min

S/t momentum continues to weaken, with a stimulus comment from Mnuchin that there remain ‘significant differences’. A deal before the election seems… very unlikely, as the political tension increases.