WTI crude oil futures settle at $42.24

Down $0.43 or 1.01%
The high price today reached $42.84. The low price extended to $42.09
The September contract remains below its 200 day moving average at $43.58 and remains mired in a sideways trading range.  Since June 30 the price has been confined to a $38.66 low to $43.60  high. The 200 day moving average has now