1pm update – oil and energy

US equities are leaning a little weak. Meanwhile, WTIC is currently -3.4% in the $39s. The energy sector ETF of XLE is currently net lower for the week by -1.9% in the $29.60s.

USO daily

XLE weekly

Summary

WTIC/USO: oil printed $39.97, partly impacted by inventory data, but also a weak main market. Major resistance 42/43s, with support of the recent $36s.

XLE: Energy stocks continue to struggle, as reflected in…

XOM

Exxon is struggling, as the recent reversal low of the $32s is being challenged.

Equities: sp’60min

Price action remains choppy… leaning on the weaker side. Things only turn interesting with a break <3400.