Markets closed higher yesterday on news from OPEC regarding production cuts, and this morning headline declaring missile strikes on an Iranian tanker are continuing the gains. Crude oil is currently trading at $54.10, up 55 cents. Fuel prices are also higher this morning, with diesel leading the complex higher. With inventories falling quickly and IMO […]
The crude market was up for the week. The big driver for the week was positive sentiment around US-China trade talks. Some reports suggest that the Chinese would be willing to accept a partial trade deal with the US – possibly increasing annual purchases of agricultural products in order to secure an interim trade deal […]
Oil prices are creeping higher this morning after a long streak of down days. Markets have closed lower for the past eight days, so pay attention to see if prices continue sinking today. The longest streak of down days in NYMEX WTI Crude history was 12 straight sessions, a record set just a year ago […]
Oil has traded within a $58-$59 range for a week now following the Saudi attacks last week. While that’s on the high end of 2019’s $50-$60 range, there has not been a marked break above the range, highlighting how flexible markets have become over the last few years as American oil has dominated the global […]
