PFL Railcar Report 4-7-2025

“What really counts are good endings, not flawed beginnings.” – Ibn Taymiyyah 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 2,231.07 points (-5.5%) and closing out the week at 38,314.86, down -3,268.73 points week-over-week. The S&P 500 closed […]

Petroleum Daily Report 4-4-2025

Oil prices tumbled on Friday, plunging roughly 7% to settle at their lowest levels in over three years, as China’s announcement of steep new tariffs on U.S. goods escalated global trade tensions and stoked recession fears. Brent crude dropped $4.56, or 6.5%, to close at $65.58 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) slid […]

Petroleum Daily Report 4-3-2025

Oil prices plunged on Thursday, marking their steepest percentage drop since 2022, after OPEC+ unexpectedly increased output a day after President Donald Trump introduced sweeping new import tariffs. Brent crude settled at $70.14 per barrel, down $4.81 or 6.42%, while WTI closed at $66.95, falling $4.76 or 6.64%. Brent posted its largest decline since August […]

Petroleum Daily Report 4-2-2025

Oil prices edged higher on Wednesday as traders anticipated U.S. reciprocal tariffs set to be announced later today, which could heighten investor uncertainty and the risk of a global trade war, potentially dampening crude demand. Brent crude rose 46 cents (+0.6%) to $74.95, while WTI gained 51 cents (+0.7%) to $71.71. The market largely shrugged […]

Petroleum Daily Report 4-1-2025

Oil prices edged lower on Tuesday as traders braced for reciprocal tariffs that President Trump is set to announce, raising concerns about a deepening global trade war. Brent crude fell 28 cents (-0.37%) to $74.49, while WTI crude declined 28 cents (-0.39%) to $71.20, retreating from Monday’s five-week highs. Market sentiment remained cautious as details […]

Petroleum Daily Report 3-31-2025

Oil prices surged to a five-week high on Monday as geopolitical tensions and potential supply disruptions drove market concerns. Brent crude rose $1.11 (+1.5%) to close at $74.74 per barrel, while WTI crude gained $2.12 (+3.1%) to settle at $71.48 per barrel. The Brent-WTI spread narrowed to $3.02, its lowest since July 2024. The price […]

PFL Railcar Report 3-31-2025

“If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn’t thinking.” – George S. Patton 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 716.11 points (-1.69%) and closing out the week at 41,583.59, down -401.77 points week-over-week. The S&P 500 […]

Petroleum Daily Report 3-28-2025

Oil prices dipped on Friday as fears of a U.S. tariff-driven global recession weighed on sentiment, but they still posted a third consecutive weekly gain, driven by Washington’s increasing pressure on Venezuela and Iran. Brent crude futures fell 40 cents (0.5%) to settle at $73.63 a barrel, while WTI declined 56 cents (0.8%) to close […]

Petroleum Daily Report 3-27-2025

Brent crude rose 24 cents (0.3%) to settle at $74.03 per barrel, while WTI gained 27 cents to close at $69.92. This followed a 1% increase on Wednesday, pushing prices to their highest levels since February. Market focus remained on trade tensions as President Trump announced a 25% tariff on imported cars and light trucks, […]