PFL Railcar Report 1-20-2026

“Iron rusts from disuse; water loses its purity from stagnation… even so does inaction sap the vigor of the mind.” -Leonardo da Vinci Jobs Update Stocks closed lower on Friday of last week and lower week-over-week The DOW closed lower on Friday of last week, down -83.11 points (-0.17%), closing out the week at 49,359.33, […]

Petroleum Daily Report 1-16-2026

Oil prices settled modestly higher on Friday as traders covered short positions ahead of the three-day Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend in the U.S., while lingering concerns over a possible U.S. military strike against Iran continued to support prices. Brent crude rose 37 cents, or 0.6%, to settle at $64.13 a barrel, while U.S. […]

Petroleum Daily Report 1-15-2026

Oil prices fell Thursday, snapping a five-day rally after President Donald Trump said Iran’s crackdown on protesters appeared to be easing, reducing fears of military action and potential supply disruptions. Brent crude futures fell $2.76, or 4.2%, to settle at $63.76 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude slid $2.83, or 4.6%, to $59.19. […]

Petroleum Daily Report 1-14-2026

Oil prices rose about 1% on Wednesday, extending gains for a fifth straight session as concerns mounted over potential supply disruptions from Iran amid rising fears of a U.S. military strike and possible retaliation across the Middle East. Brent crude futures settled up $1.05, or 1.6%, at $66.52 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate […]

Petroleum Daily Report 1-13-2026

Oil prices jumped more than 2% on Tuesday as fears of potential disruptions to Iranian crude exports outweighed expectations for increased supply from Venezuela. Brent futures rose $1.60, or 2.5%, to settle at $65.47 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate climbed $1.65, or about 2.8%, to $61.15. The market has begun pricing in greater […]

Petroleum Daily Report 1-12-2026

Oil prices rose on Monday, settling at their highest levels in seven weeks, as concerns grew that Iranian oil exports could decline amid a government crackdown on anti-government protests. Brent crude futures gained 53 cents, or 0.8%, to settle at $63.87 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose 38 cents, or 0.6%, to […]

PFL Railcar Report 1-12-2026

“Discipline is choosing what you want most over what you want now.” – Unknown Author Jobs Update Stocks closed higher on Friday of last week and higher week-over-week The DOW closed higher on Friday of last week, up 237.96 points (0.48%), closing out the week at 49,504.07, up 1,121.68 points week-over-week. The S&P 500 closed […]

Petroleum Daily Report 1-9-2026

Oil prices rose about 2% on Friday, supported by growing concerns about supply disruptions amid intensifying unrest in Iran and continued geopolitical tension in Russia’s war in Ukraine. Brent crude futures settled $1.35 higher, or 2.18%, at $63.34 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained $1.36, or 2.35%, to $59.12 a barrel. […]