[BRIEFING.COM] The equity market has maintained its positive bias through the session so far.
WTI crude oil futures, which were sharply lower as stocks tumbled, trade higher today. Contracts are up 0.5% to $61.01/bbl.
On a commodity-related note, natural gas futures are 2.6% lower at $3.56/mmbtu.
The S&P 500 energy sector, which surged 9.3% in Q1 as growth concerns sent stocks lower, is today's worst performer with a 0.7% gain.