1pm update – oil and energy

US equities have built very significant gains. Meanwhile, WTIC is currently +1.7% in the $104s. The energy sector ETF of XLE is currently net higher for the week by +0.4% at $76.48.

USO daily

XLE weekly

Summary

WTIC/USO: oil printed $104.97… partly helped by the positive main market. Today’s perform’ is more impressive considering the stronger dollar. Things turn interesting with a daily close >$110.

XLE: energy stocks choppy with the main market. Bulls need to hold above the weekly 10MA.

notable stock: KMI

Higher with the sector. Cyclically low, as the setup favours the bulls into early May.

notable stock: RIG

Higher with the sector. Today’s candle is bullish engulfing. I’d like to bail on this >$4.50 or so.

Equities: sp’60min


A burst upward. No news I’m aware of. Purple gap to be tested. Big target 4380/90s.