17d ago
Houston Vessel Surge: Bullish energy
Houston shows Vessel count 185 is 1.8σ above same-hour baseline (avg 97). This typically leads energy markets by 5-10 days, supporting a bullish read on FLEX (currently $114.31, +4.6% 5d). Note: the asset has already moved in this direction over the past week, so part of the move may be priced in.
Triggered By
Vessel count 185 is 1.8σ above same-hour baseline (avg 97)
Trade Idea
Long FLEX (currently $114.31, +4.6% 5d) while vessel count holds above 185 into the next poll; 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 (17d ago) — check the live tape before acting.
Entry
Vessel count holds above 185 into the next poll
Invalidation
vesselCount reverts toward baseline (97) within 48h, or FLEX falls below $110.88
Horizon
3-7 days
Affected Assets
FLEX
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GLNG
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CL
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NG
—
RB
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USO
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UNG
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XLE
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⚠ Much of the move may already be priced in. 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
158
Anchored
10
Congestion
64/100
Shaded band = rolling 7-day avg ± 1σ · breaks outside band = anomaly territory
Permanent link to this signal
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