Oil prices surged about 3% on Thursday to their highest levels in roughly five months as fears mounted that global supplies could be disrupted if the United States takes military action against Iran, one of OPEC’s largest crude producers. Brent futures rose $2.31, or 3.4%, to settle at $70.71 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas […]
Oil prices climbed to their highest levels since late September on Wednesday, supported by rising concerns over Iran, a surprise draw in U.S. crude inventories and a weaker U.S. dollar. Brent crude futures settled up 83 cents, or 1.2%, at $68.40 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate rose 82 cents, or 1.3%, to $63.21. […]
Oil prices surged about 3% on Tuesday as a severe winter storm disrupted U.S. crude production and briefly drove Gulf Coast crude exports to zero, tightening near-term supply expectations. Brent crude futures settled up $1.98, or 3.0%, at $67.57 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate gained $1.76, or 2.9%, to settle at $62.39. U.S. […]
Oil prices edged lower on Monday after rallying more than 2% in the prior session, as traders weighed temporary U.S. production losses from winter storms against easing supply risks elsewhere and persistent geopolitical uncertainty. Brent crude slipped 29 cents, or 0.4%, to settle at $65.59 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate fell 44 cents, […]
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“Defeat may serve as well as victory to shake the soul and let the glory out.” –Edwin Markham Jobs Update Stocks closed mixed on Friday of last week and lower week-over-week The DOW closed lower on Friday of last week, down -285.30 points (-0.58%), closing out the week at 49,098.71, down -260.62 points week-over-week. The […]
Oil prices finished Friday at their highest levels in more than a week as Washington escalated pressure on Iran with new sanctions and stepped-up military signaling, renewing concerns over potential supply disruptions. Brent crude climbed $1.82, or 2.8%, to settle at $65.88 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate rose $1.71, or 2.9%, to $61.07. […]
Oil prices fell about 2% on Thursday to a one-week low as geopolitical risk premiums eased following softer rhetoric from U.S. President Donald Trump on Greenland and Iran, alongside tentative progress toward ending Russia’s war in Ukraine. Brent futures settled down $1.18, or 1.8%, at $64.06 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude fell […]
Oil prices closed modestly higher on Wednesday as optimism around tighter near-term supply offset broader macro and geopolitical concerns. Brent futures settled up 32 cents, or 0.5%, at $65.24 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose 26 cents, or 0.4%, to $60.62. Support continued from Kazakhstan after output was halted at the Tengiz […]
Oil prices rose on Tuesday, supported by a temporary halt in output at Kazakhstan’s major oil fields and expectations of stronger global economic growth that could lift fuel demand. Gains came as traders also monitored escalating tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump toward several European countries. Brent crude futures settled 98 cents, or 1.5%, […]