“Reserve your right to think, for even to think wrongly is better than not to think at all.” – Hypatia Jobs Update Initial jobless claims seasonally adjusted for the week ending July 4, 2026 came in at 215,000, versus the adjusted number of 217,000 people from the week prior, down 2,000 people week-over-week. Continuing jobless […]
Oil prices edged lower Friday as traders looked past the latest military exchanges between the United States and Iran and focused on the prospect of improving energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Despite the daily decline, both major crude benchmarks posted solid gains for the week. Brent crude settled at $76.01 per barrel, down […]
Oil prices declined Thursday, with both Brent and WTI falling roughly 2%, as concerns over global economic growth and inflation weighed on demand expectations despite ongoing uncertainty surrounding supply disruptions in the Middle East. Brent crude settled at $76.30 per barrel, down $1.72 (2.2%), while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) closed at $72.08 per barrel, down […]
Oil prices surged Wednesday, with both Brent and WTI posting gains of nearly 5%, after renewed tensions between the United States and Iran raised fears that hostilities could once again disrupt energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude settled at $78.02 per barrel, up $3.86 (5.2%), while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) closed at […]
Oil prices moved higher Tuesday as renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East raised concerns over crude supplies and tanker traffic. The gains accelerated after the close following the U.S. decision to revoke the general license that had temporarily allowed sales of Iranian crude oil. Brent crude settled at $74.16 per barrel, up $2.17 (3.01%), […]
Oil prices were little changed on Monday, with Brent crude slipping 0.2% to settle at $71.99 per barrel and WTI easing 0.2% to $68.55 per barrel, as markets weighed improving global supply against ongoing uncertainty surrounding U.S.-Iran negotiations. Crude prices remain near pre-conflict levels as exports through the Strait of Hormuz continue to recover, allowing […]
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“If we ever forget that we are one nation under God, then we will be a nation gone under.” – Ronald Regan Jobs Update Initial jobless claims seasonally adjusted for the week ending June 27, 2026 came in at 215,000, versus the adjusted number of 216,000 people from the week prior, down 1,000 people week-over-week. […]
Oil prices posted modest gains on Thursday, with Brent crude rising 0.3% to settle at $71.80 per barrel and WTI adding 0.2% to $68.69 per barrel, as traders covered short positions and secured supplies ahead of the U.S. Independence Day holiday weekend. Market sentiment remained centered on the gradual normalization of oil flows through the […]
Oil prices declined on Wednesday, with Brent crude falling 1.9% to settle at $71.57 per barrel and WTI dropping 1.3% to $68.58 per barrel, as optimism surrounding U.S.-Iran negotiations continued to ease concerns over global supply disruptions. Markets reacted positively after President Trump said recent talks in Qatar had gone well, reinforcing expectations that both […]