24d ago
Houston Congestion Spike: Bullish energy
Houston shows Congestion score 87 is 3σ above same-hour baseline (avg 46). This typically leads energy markets by 5-10 days, supporting a bullish read on FLEX (currently $119.25, -12.2% 5d).
Triggered By
Congestion score 87 is 3σ above same-hour baseline (avg 46)
Trade Idea
Long FLEX (currently $119.25, -12.2% 5d) while congestion holds above 87 for 2+ consecutive polls; target a 3-7 days hold as port data typically leads energy by ~5-10 days.
Any prices referenced are as of the signal time (24d ago) — check the live tape before acting.
Entry
Congestion holds above 87 for 2+ consecutive polls
Invalidation
congestionScore reverts toward baseline (46) within 48h, or FLEX falls below $115.67
Horizon
3-7 days
Affected Assets
FLEX
—
GLNG
—
CL
—
NG
—
RB
—
USO
—
UNG
—
XLE
—
⚠ An OPEC+ guidance change or macro demand shock could override this port-level signal.
Systematic signal · rule-based engine
Port Activity at Signal Time
14-day historyVessels
182
Anchored
2
Congestion
97/100
Shaded band = rolling 7-day avg ± 1σ · breaks outside band = anomaly territory
Permanent link to this signal
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