Oil Surges 4% as Trump Threatens Iran's Leader

WTI crude oil futures rallied 4.3% to settle at $74.8 per barrel on Tuesday, as escalating tensions between the US and Iran reignited supply concerns. US President Donald Trump demanded Iran’s “unconditional surrender” and directly threatened Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling him “an...

Oil Rises 2% To 2-Week High On Geopolitical Tensions

Oil prices rose about 2% on Tuesday to their highest in two weeks as geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine continued, and the U.S. and Iran appeared set to keep sanctions on OPEC+ members Russia and Iran in place for a while longer. Brent crude futures rose $1, or 1.5%, to settle at...

WTI Crude consolidates near $61 after sharp drop, pressured by rising stockpiles and Iran outlook

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil remains under pressure on Thursday, trading near $61.20 during the American session after declining for a second straight day. The commodity briefly fell over 3% earlier in the day before finding near-term support at the $60.00 psychological level. The latest leg...

Oil Drops For Second Day As Iran Signals Openness To Nuclear Deal

Oil fell for a second day following reports Iran is willing to give up nuclear weapons in a deal with the U.S. in return for sanctions relief. West Texas Intermediate fell to $62 a barrel, after dropping 0.8% on Wednesday, when Brent closed near $66. Iran is ready to sign the deal under certain...

Oil Holds Hefty Advance With Trump Sanctions, Tariffs in Focus

Oil steadied after jumping on Monday as President Donald Trump suggested that the US may work to curtail crude shipments from Russia, the world’s third-largest producer and a major exporter. West Texas Intermediate traded above $71 a barrel after gaining 3.1% on Monday, the most since...

Oil Edges Up as Traders Weigh Trump’s Threat of Russia Tariffs

Oil edged higher after Donald Trump suggested that the US could impose “secondary tariffs” on Russia, a top-three producer nation and major exporter to the world.  On Sunday, NBC News reported Trump as saying he was “very angry” at Vladimir Putin and would consider “secondary tariffs”...

Oil Swings as Traders Weigh Trump’s Threat of Russia Penalties

Oil Steadies as Traders Weigh Trump’s Threat of Russia Penalties

Oil steadied as investors weighed the fallout from President Donald Trump’s threat of fresh penalties on Russian crude if a ceasefire with Ukraine could not be reached. Brent’s June contract was little changed near $73 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate was above $69. In...

Crude Oil Prices Fall For First Time Since November On Economic Doubts

Crude oil prices fell on Friday as they headed for their first monthly decline since November, driven by uncertainty over global economic growth and fuel demand amid Washington’s tariff threats and signs of a slowing U.S. economy. The more active May Brent crude was down 59 cents, or 0.8%, at...

Oil holds at two-month low amid rising U.S. fuel inventories, Russia-Ukraine talks

Oil prices held at two-month lows on Wednesday as a surprise build in U.S. fuel stockpiles signaled demand weakness and a potential peace deal between Russia and Ukraine continued to weigh on prices. Brent crude was down 31 cents, or 0.42%, at $72.71 a barrel by 11 a.m. EST (1600 GMT) and U.S....

Oil Steady as Lower Russian Flows Offset Trump Tariffs

Oil steadied after its biggest gain in nearly four weeks as tighter Russian crude supplies overshadowed concerns about the impact of President Donald Trump’s expanded tariffs. West Texas Intermediate traded above $72 a barrel after rising nearly 2% on Monday, while Brent settled below $76....

Oil Set For Third Straight Weekly Decline Amid Tariff Concerns

Oil prices edged up in Asian trade on Friday but were on track for a third straight weekly decline, fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed trade war with China and threats of tariffs on other countries. Brent crude was up 32 cents at $74.61 a barrel by 0500 GMT, but is expected to drop...

Oil Prices Little Changed As Trump Policies Continue To Weigh On Prices

Oil prices edged up in Asian trade on Thursday after Saudi Arabia’s state oil company sharply raised March crude prices, but the gains were small compared with the biggest drop in benchmark Brent crude in nearly three months the previous day. Brent crude was up 8 cents at $74.69 a barrel by 0422...

Oil Prices Fall As Investors Eye Trump Policies

Oil prices fell on Wednesday, extending the previous session’s decline as markets digested U.S. President Donald Trump’s declaration of a national energy emergency on his first day in office and eyed his tariff policies. Brent crude futures fell 36 cents, or 0.5%, to $78.93 a barrel by 0730 GMT....

WTI holds steady near $70.00 as traders brace for Fed rate decision

West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the U.S. crude benchmark, traded around $70.20 on Tuesday (12/17). WTI prices were flat as traders await the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) interest rate decision on Wednesday. However, concerns over sluggish global demand growth in China may cap the black gold’s gains for...

Oil Steady in Positive Area After U.S. Signals Tighter Sanctions on Russia

Oil prices were steady on Monday after a weekly gain as the U.S. signaled tighter sanctions on Russian crude and Chinese authorities vowed to shore up the country’s economy. Brent crude traded above $74 a barrel after rising nearly 5% last week, while West Texas Intermediate crude neared $71. The...

Oil Prices Down Slightly on OPEC+ Supply Cuts

Oil prices fell on Friday, with weak demand in focus after the OPEC+ group delayed a planned increase in supplies and extended deep production cuts until the end of 2026. Brent crude futures were down 20 cents, or 0.3%, at $71.89 a barrel by 0910 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures...

Oil prices hold near lows after OPEC cuts demand forecast

US benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices were trading around $68.00 on Wednesday (11/13). WTI prices edged lower after the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) cut its forecast for global oil demand growth in 2024. OPEC’s latest revision to demand growth put...

Oil prices steady after bruising losses amid China woes

Oil prices were flat in Asian trade on Tuesday after logging steep losses in the prior session as more stimulus measures in China underwhelmed, while focus also remained on U.S. supplies. Crude prices tumbled on Monday as China’s plans for more fiscal spending left investors wanting, while...

WTI Drops Near $68.00 on China Stimulus Disappointment and US Dollar Strengthens

West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, was trading around $68.00 on Tuesday (11/12). WTI prices moved lower amid concerns that the Trump administration will trigger a tariff-led trade war and concerns about demand growth in China. Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential...