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Crude Oil WTI Mini May '26 (QMK26)

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Crude Oil WTI Mini Futures Market News and Commentary

Crude Prices Fall Sharply as Geopolitical Risks Ease

May WTI crude oil (CLK26) on Wednesday closed down -18.54 (-16.41%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26) closed down -0.2993 (-9.06%).  Crude oil and gasoline prices plummeted on Wednesday, with crude posting a 1.5-week low and gasoline posting a 2-week low.   Crude prices plunged on Wednesday after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, and Iran agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.  Crude prices were also pressured after weekly EIA crude inventories rose more than expected to a 2.75-year high.

Crude prices recovered from their worst levels on Wednesday after Iran's semi-official Fars news agency said that passage of oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz has been halted due to Israel's continuing attacks on Lebanon.

It remains to be seen if there will be a permanent end to the Iran war.  Iran has shown little willingness to accept US demands to eliminate its nuclear program or retire its ballistic missile arsenal.  President Trump confirmed the US received a ten-... Read more

American flag on NY Stock Exchange by Chameleonseye via iStock
The Middle East Paradox: How Global Energy Shocks Actually Benefit the U.S. Economy

While a protracted Middle East conflict threatens Eurasia with severe energy deficits, the U.S. economy stands to benefit. Backed by domestic energy self-sufficiency,...

CLK26 : 99.33 (+5.21%)
Oil production with Iran flag by EVER STOCK via Shutterstock
Oil Prices Crash 16% on Iran War Ceasefire—Why ExxonMobil Is Still the Only Buy That Makes Sense

Oil prices and stocks had soared on the escalation of the Iran war, but a two-week ceasefire sent them plummeting. However, regardless of whether the ceasefire...

CLK26 : 99.33 (+5.21%)
$SPX : 6,771.56 (-0.17%)
XOM : 156.83 (+0.39%)
SHEL : 92.61 (+0.65%)
CBM26 : 98.10 (+3.54%)
BP : 46.62 (+1.59%)
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Crude Prices Fall Sharply as Geopolitical Risks Ease

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) on Wednesday closed down -18.54 (-16.41%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) closed down -0.2993 (-9.06%). Crude oil and gasoline...

CLK26 : 99.33 (+5.21%)
RBM26 : 2.9666 (+1.58%)
Natural gas burnoff refinery by Leonid Eremeychuk via iStock
Warm US Temps and Sinking Crude Prices Weigh on Nat-Gas Prices

May Nymex natural gas (NGK26 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.146 (-5.09%). Nat-gas prices tumbled to a 7.5-month nearest-futures low on Wednesday and settled...

NGK26 : 2.721 (-0.11%)
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Oil Prices Drop but how long will it last? Here's one Futures Contract to Watch | Phil Streible

Oil prices move lower as markets assess how long the weakness may last, with Phil Streible joining Schwab Network to break down one futures contract in...

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Crude Prices Plummet on US-Iran Ceasefire Agreement

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) today is down -17.10 (-15.14%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) is down -0.3070 (-9.29%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are...

CLK26 : 99.33 (+5.21%)
RBM26 : 2.9666 (+1.58%)
Dear Amazon Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for April 17

April 17 is shaping up to be a key date for Amazon, as new surcharges kick in amid rising fuel costs and geopolitical tensions, putting its e-commerce...

$SPX : 6,773.14 (-0.14%)
AMZN : 225.26 (+1.81%)
Why Are Hotel Stocks Hyatt and Marriott Up on 2-Week Ceasefire News?

Hyatt and Marriott shares rallied on the U.S.-Iran ceasefire announcement as lower energy costs and geopolitical stability support the hospitality industry’s...

H : 152.42 (+0.49%)
NGK26 : 2.717 (-0.26%)
CBM26 : 98.06 (+3.49%)
MAR : 347.35 (-0.35%)
Merck & Co.'s Quarterly Earnings Preview: What You Need to Know

Merck & Co. is expected to unveil its first-quarter results later this month, and analysts are projecting a triple-digit decline in profit.

XLV : 148.67 (-0.67%)
$SPX : 6,773.14 (-0.14%)
MRK : 123.20 (+0.02%)
TERN : 52.60 (-0.11%)
The Middle East Paradox: How Global Energy Shocks Actually Benefit the U.S. Economy

While a protracted Middle East conflict threatens Eurasia with severe energy deficits, the U.S. economy stands to benefit. Backed by domestic energy self-sufficiency,...

CLK26 : 99.33 (+5.21%)
SpaceX IPO Heats Up to $1.75T Valuation Amid Unprecedented Retail Interest

Elon Musk's rocket company targets $1.75 trillion valuation with 30% retail allocation as CFO promises ‘bigger part than any IPO in history’

TSLA : 338.99 (-1.24%)
HOOD : 70.03 (-2.51%)
Tech Stocks Are Experiencing Historic 50-Year Weakness. Should You Buy the Dip in This 1 ETF?

A rare bout of 50‑year‑level weakness in big U.S. tech has pulled the XLK ETF into a short‑term slump, even as its top holdings like Nvidia, Apple,...

NVDA : 181.61 (-0.26%)
AMAT : 391.60 (+1.52%)
AAPL : 258.06 (-0.32%)
AVGO : 355.22 (+1.31%)
CSCO : 84.50 (+0.96%)
MU : 413.79 (+1.74%)
MSFT : 369.63 (-1.26%)
LNVGY : 25.1800 (-1.76%)
XLK : 141.49 (-0.14%)
AMD : 234.88 (+1.32%)
LRCX : 252.96 (+2.62%)
DELL : 181.94 (-1.90%)
Dear Intel Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for April 23

Upcoming earnings will likely ensure sustained momentum for INTC stock.

NVDA : 181.61 (-0.26%)
GOOGL : 313.31 (-1.26%)
TSLA : 338.99 (-1.24%)
INTC : 60.05 (+1.87%)
AMZN : 225.26 (+1.81%)
Why Wedbush Says You Should Buy Nvidia Stock Now Amid the 2-Week Ceasefire

Nvidia stock gains on a two-week ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran. Wedbush explains why the announcement is majorly bullish for NVDA shares....

NVDA : 181.61 (-0.26%)
META : 631.88 (+3.18%)
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