“We don’t see things as they are, we see them as we are.” – Anais Nin Due to the Government Shutdown, we are unable to report last week’s Jobs Update. We apologize for the inconvenience. Jobs Update • Initial jobless claims seasonally adjusted for the week ending September 20, 2025 came in at 218,000, versus the […]
Oil prices recovered on Friday, rebounding from midday losses as markets reacted to reports that Hungary may continue using Russian crude oil following a White House meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. Brent crude settled up 25 cents, or 0.39%, at $63.63 per barrel, while WTI gained 32 cents, […]
Oil prices declined on Thursday, pressured by renewed concerns of a global supply glut and weaker demand signals in the United States, the world’s largest oil consumer. Brent crude fell 14 cents, or 0.22%, to $63.38 per barrel, while WTI slipped 17 cents, or 0.29%, to $59.43. Both benchmarks have now posted three consecutive monthly […]
Oil prices slipped more than 1% on Wednesday, settling at two-week lows as growing concerns over a potential global supply glut weighed on the market. However, signs of strong U.S. gasoline demand helped limit losses. Brent crude fell 92 cents, or 1.43%, to $63.52 per barrel, while WTI dropped 96 cents, or 1.59%, to $59.60. […]
Oil prices edged lower on Tuesday as a stronger U.S. dollar and weaker global manufacturing data renewed concerns over energy demand. Traders also weighed OPEC+’s latest production plans and the impact of ongoing U.S. sanctions on Russian oil exports. Brent crude fell 45 cents, or 0.7%, to $64.44 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate […]
Oil prices held steady Monday as traders weighed OPEC+’s latest output increase against plans to pause production hikes early next year, while weak factory data in Asia renewed concerns about slowing demand. Brent crude settled at $64.89 a barrel, up $0.12 (0.2%), and U.S. West Texas Intermediate closed at $61.05, up $0.07 (0.1%). OPEC+ members […]
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“Out of difficulties grow miracles.” – Jean de la Bruyere Due to the Government Shutdown, we are unable to report last week’s Jobs Update. We apologize for the inconvenience. Jobs Update • Initial jobless claims seasonally adjusted for the week ending September 20, 2025 came in at 218,000, versus the adjusted number of 232,000 people from […]
Oil prices ended slightly higher on Friday after a volatile session, rallying on reports of potential U.S. air strikes on Venezuela. Brent crude settled at $65.07 a barrel, up $0.07 (0.11%), while U.S. West Texas Intermediate closed at $60.98, up $0.41 (0.68%). Prices initially spiked after several outlets reported that U.S. military operations against Venezuela […]
Oil prices held near even on Thursday as traders weighed progress in U.S.-China trade talks against concerns of continued oversupply. Brent crude rose $0.08 (0.1%) to $65.00 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate gained $0.09 (0.1%) to $60.57. President Trump announced a one-year trade agreement with Chinese President Xi Jinping following their meeting in […]