Oil prices fell over $2 a barrel on Friday, with Brent settling at $74.43 (-2.68%) and WTI at $70.40 (-2.87%), marking a weekly decline of 0.4% and 0.5%, respectively. The drop was driven by easing geopolitical tensions, particularly a fading Middle East risk premium as the Gaza ceasefire held, along with uncertainty over a potential […]
Oil prices extended their gains for a third straight session on Thursday, driven by drawdowns in U.S. gasoline and distillate inventories and ongoing supply concerns in Russia. Brent crude settled up 44 cents (0.58%) at $76.48 per barrel, while WTI rose 32 cents (0.44%) to $72.57 for March delivery. The more-actively traded April WTI contract […]
Oil prices closed at their highest level since February 11, 2025 on supply concerns in Russia and the U.S., while the market awaited clarity on sanctions amid U.S.-led peace talks on Ukraine. Brent crude rose 20 cents (0.3%) to $76.04 per barrel, and WTI climbed 40 cents (0.6%) to $72.25 per barrel. Supply risks remain […]
Oil prices settled higher on Tuesday, driven by supply disruptions in Russia and the U.S., while talks to end the war in Ukraine limited gains as a peace deal could ease sanctions on Russian crude. Brent crude rose 62 cents (0.8%) to $75.84 per barrel, while WTI climbed $1.11 (1.6%) to $71.85 per barrel, catching […]
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“A subtle thought that is in error may yet give rise to fruitful inquiry that can establish truths of great value.”-Isaac Asimov Jobs Update Stocks closed mixed on Friday of last week, but higher week over week The DOW closed lower on Friday of last week, down -165.35 points (-0.37%) and closing out the week […]
Oil prices settled lower on Friday, as optimism over Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations suggested potential relief from sanctions on Moscow, which could increase global energy supplies. Brent crude fell 28 cents (0.37%) to $74.74 per barrel, while WTI dropped 55 cents (0.77%) to $70.74. Despite the daily losses, Brent finished the week with a slight 0.11% […]
Oil prices remained largely steady on Thursday, recovering from earlier losses of more than 1%, as ongoing Russia-Ukraine peace talks weighed on prices, but optimism over a potential pause in new U.S. tariffs provided support. Brent crude futures were down 2 cents (0.02%) at $75.16 per barrel, while WTI gained just 1 cent (0.1%). The […]
Oil prices fell over 2% on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump took initial steps toward diplomacy to resolve the Ukraine war.. Brent crude settled down $1.82 (2.36%) at $75.18 per barrel, while WTI dropped $1.95 (2.66%) to $71.37 per barrel. This decline followed a three-day rally, during which Brent rose 3.6% and WTI gained […]
Oil prices climbed to a two-week high on Tuesday, driven by sanctions on Russian and Iranian crude exports and escalating Middle East tensions, despite concerns that trade tariffs could slow global growth and energy demand. Brent crude settled at $77.00 per barrel, up $1.13 (1.5%), while WTI rose to $73.32 per barrel, gaining $1.00 (1.4%), […]