Author: David Cohen

Oil prices were steady today as the US was seen unlikely to sanction Russian oil exports. Ukraine declared a state of emergency today and told its citizens in Russia

Oil prices rallied today, as new sanctions on Russia are causing markets to worry of severe disruptions to oil exports

Oil prices traded down today as the world watches the ongoing battle for Ukraine. The US announced further sanctions on Russia yesterday and today announced direct sanctions on Putin

Oil prices were steady today as the US was seen unlikely to sanction Russian oil exports. Ukraine declared a state of emergency today and told its citizens in Russia

Oil prices were down today, ending the week mixed with WTI snapping its 8 week streak of gains.

Oil prices were lower today, as talks with Iran have reportedly reached the final stages. Tensions with Ukraine/Russia have helped offset losses.

Oil prices had a volatile session, swinging between gains and losses as both contracts closed mixed for the day.

. “The situation is very fluid, but today is definitely a calmer day,” said Robert Yawger, executive director of energy futures at Mizuho.

Oil prices rallied later in today’s session as talk of an imminent Russian invasion of Ukraine by US gov officials led prices to new 7 year highs.

Oil prices closed mostly flat today after rallying earlier in the day as the market weighs the possibility of an aggressive (and un-forecasted) rate hike sooner than expected.