Rich Asplund on 07/23/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Fade Mildly But See Support from Hotter US Weather Forecasts

August Nymex natural gas (NGQ26 ) on Thursday closed down -0.009 (-0.31%), giving back part of Wednesday's rally of +2.09%. Nat-gas prices fell back as US natural gas inventories rose by more than the 5-year average. Also on the bearish side was concern that Tropical Storm Bertha could disrupt liqu

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Rich Asplund on 07/23/2026

Oil Prices Soar as US-Iran Conflict Expands to Red Sea

September WTI crude oil (CLU26 ) on Thursday closed up +5.36 (+6.17%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26 ) closed up +0.0793 (+2.44%). WTI crude oil prices (CLU26 ) rallied more than +6% on Thursday after the Iran-backed Houthis launched a missile and drone attack on two Saudi Arabian oil tankers..

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Rich Asplund on 07/23/2026

Oil Prices Soar as US-Iran Conflict Expands to Red Sea

September WTI crude oil (CLU26 ) on Wednesday closed up +2.49 (+2.95%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26 ) closed up +0.0186 (+0.58%). WTI crude oil prices (CLU26 ) are up more than +6% today after the Iran-backed Houthis launched a missile and drone attack on two Saudi Arabian oil tankers...A sun

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Daniel White on 07/23/2026

Energy Update - Morning Express - Blue Line Futures

With WTI crude oil back up into the $90 range patient longs that have stuck with our bull call since the mid 70's would be prudent to take some profits here.A sunset over a fuel tanker by Sebastian via Pixabay

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Gregor Horvat on 07/23/2026

Crude Oil rally weighs on stocks as Dollar strengthens [video]

Crude oil rallies on US-Iran tensions, weighing on stocks as the US Dollar strengthens. Elliott Wave analysis points to more short-term volatility across key markets.Desk setup looking at stocks by LanaStock via iStock

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Rich Asplund on 07/22/2026

Escalating Global Supply Risks Underpin Crude Oil Prices

September WTI crude oil (CLU26 ) on Wednesday closed up +2.49 (+2.95%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26 ) closed up +0.0186 (+0.58%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled sharply higher on Wednesday, with crude posting a 6-week high and gasoline climbing to a 2-month high. Threats to global oil

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Rich Asplund on 07/22/2026

Hot US Weather Forecasts Boost Nat-Gas Prices

August Nymex natural gas (NGQ26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.060 (+2.09%). Nat-gas prices settled sharply higher on Wednesday amid forecasts for hotter US weather, potentially boosting nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power increased air-conditioning usage. The Commodity Weather Group on

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Rich Asplund on 07/22/2026

Crude Oil Rallies as Global Supply Risks Intensify

September WTI crude oil (CLU26 ) today is up +2.37 (+2.81%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26 ) is up +0.0171 (+0.53%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply higher today, with crude posting a 6-week high and gasoline posting a 2-month high. Threats to global oil supplies are boosting crude..

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Neha Panjwani on 07/22/2026

Vistra's Q2 2026 Earnings: What to Expect

Vistra will release its second-quarter earnings next month, and analysts anticipate a triple-digit bottom-line growth.Vistra company logo on office building By Robert

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TradingView on 07/22/2026

The trade wars are back

The Supreme Court’s overturning of Trump’s tariffs under IEEPA did not end the trade wars. The issue is back, and together with the Iran problem, it could get messier for markets.The White House at sunset by idesignimages via iStock

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Rich Asplund on 07/21/2026

Threats to Global Crude Supplies Push Prices Higher

August WTI crude oil (CLQ26 ) on Tuesday closed up +1.68 (+2.02%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26 ) closed up +0.0169 (+0.50%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled higher on Tuesday, with crude climbing to a 5-week high. Threats to global oil supplies are boosting crude oil prices as the...Satel

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Rich Asplund on 07/21/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Fluctuate on Tropical Storm Risk

August Nymex natural gas (NGQ26 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.005 (+0.17%). Nat-gas prices on Tuesday settled slightly higher, consolidating above last Thursday’s 2.25-month low. Prices are under pressure amid concern that Tropical Storm Bertha could disrupt liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facilitie

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Sristi Suman Jayaswal on 07/21/2026

Fervo Energy Just Scored a New ‘Buy’ Rating. Here’s Why.

While Fervo Energy has stumbled since its IPO, Jefferies is tuning out the near-term noise and has flipped bullish on FRVO. Should investors follow suit?Stock brokers analyzing stocks on screen by Standret via Shutterstock

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Rich Asplund on 07/21/2026

Crude Oil Prices Rally on Global Supply Risks

August WTI crude oil (CLQ26 ) today is up +1.75 (+2.10%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26 ) is up +0.0017 (+0.05%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are pushing higher today, with crude climbing to a 5-week high. The threat to global oil supplies is boosting crude oil prices today as...An oil tanker o

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Daniel White on 07/21/2026

Energy Update - Morning Express - Blue Line Futures

Two-sided volatility with the downside pressure being driven by non-sense was yet again the tale of the tape for yesterday's session. Escalating strikes from both sides led to the loss of US servicemen and more collateral damage for Iran's neighbors over the weekend. This led to some outright angry

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Rich Asplund on 07/20/2026

Crude Prices Gain on Escalation of US-Iran Hostilities

August WTI crude oil (CLQ26 ) on Monday closed up +0.74 (+0.90%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26 ) closed down -0.0037 (-0.11%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled mixed on Monday, with crude oil rallying to a 5-week high amid the escalation of hostilities between the US and Iran, which...Oil pr

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