Rich Asplund on 06/17/2026

Tightness in US Crude Supplies Supports Crude Oil Prices

July WTI crude oil (CLN26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.74 (+0.97%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN26 ) closed up +0.0291 (+1.01%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled higher on Wednesday, with crude recovering from a 3.5-month low. Crude oil prices rose on Wednesday on some technical buying after shar

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Rich Asplund on 06/17/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Fall on Storm Threat to US LNG Exports

July Nymex natural gas (NGN26 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.094 (-2.90%). Nat-gas prices fell from a 1.5-week high on Wednesday and settled lower on concerns that a tropical cyclone along the US Gulf coast could disrupt LNG export shipments and boost domestic nat-gas supplies. Tropical storm Arthur

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Rich Asplund on 06/17/2026

Crude Oil Prices Jump as US Domestic Supplies Tumble

July WTI crude oil (CLN26 ) today is up +0.90 (+1.18%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN26 ) is up +0.0098 (+0.34%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving higher today, with crude recovering from a 3.5-month low. Crude oil prices are climbing today on some technical buying after sharp losses...Oil pip

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Daniel White on 06/17/2026

Energy Update - Morning Express - Blue Line Futures

Despite last weeks escalation, the US and Iran reportedly signed a "Memorandum of Understanding" to reopen the Strait yesterday. The memorandum, extends the current ceasefire for 60 days and does not formalize any agreements on Iran's nuclear program, economic sanctions, or payments from the US. Des

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Neha Panjwani on 06/17/2026

Is Atmos Energy Stock Underperforming the Nasdaq?

Atmos Energy has underperformed the Nasdaq over the past year, and analysts are cautious about the stock’s prospects.A colorful concept image of a scoring system_ Image by Who is Danny via Shutterstock_

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Rich Asplund on 06/16/2026

Crude Oil Prices Sink as Global Oil Supplies Look to Normalize

July WTI crude oil (CLN26 ) on Tuesday closed down -4.70 (-5.83%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN26 ) closed down -0.0667 (-2.26%). Crude oil and gasoline prices fell sharply for the fourth consecutive session on Tuesday, with crude posting a 3.5-month low and gasoline posting a 3.25-month low. Crude

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Rich Asplund on 06/16/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Rally on Forecasts for Hotter US Weather

July Nymex natural gas (NGN26 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.092 (+2.92%). Nat-gas prices rallied to a 1-week high on Tuesday and settled sharply higher as US weather forecasts turned hotter, potentially boosting nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power air-conditioning. The Commodity Weather

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Rich Asplund on 06/16/2026

Crude Oil Prices Tumble as End of US-Iran War Set to Boost Oil Supplies

July WTI crude oil (CLN26 ) today is down -3.76 (-4.66%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN26 ) is down -0.0653 (-2.22%). Crude oil and gasoline prices extended Monday’s sell-off today, with crude falling to a 3.25-month low and gasoline dropping to a 2.25-month low. Crude oil prices are sinking on...Sta

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Gregor Horvat on 06/16/2026

Oil Prices Under Pressure as Iran Deal Hopes Weigh on Energy

Crude is coming down, breaking out of the range, coming out from an abcde triangle within wave B that we have been tracking for the last two to three months. We see price that it's breaking below the lower triangle line, we should watch for more weakness within a higher degree wave C that can be mad

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Rich Asplund on 06/15/2026

Crude Oil Prices Sink on Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

July WTI crude oil (CLN26 ) on Monday closed down -4.13 (-4.87%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN26 ) closed down -0.1026 (-3.36%). Crude oil and gasoline prices sold off sharply on Monday, with crude falling to a 2-month low and gasoline dropping to a 2-month low. Crude oil plunged on...Strait of Horm

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Rich Asplund on 06/15/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Rebound as LNG Exports Expand

July Nymex natural gas (NGN26 ) on Monday closed +0.027 (+0.87%). Nat-gas prices on Monday recovered from a 2.5-week low and settled higher. Short covering emerged on Monday amid signs of a rebound in US nat-gas exports, signaling strong foreign demand that could shrink domestic supplies. Nat gas f

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Rich Asplund on 06/15/2026

Crude Oil Prices Plummet on US-Iran Peace Deal

July WTI crude oil (CLN26 ) today is down -4.35 (-5.12%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN26 ) is down -0.0808 (-2.65%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sinking today, with crude falling to a 2-month low and gasoline dropping to a 2-month low. Crude is plunging today after the US...Oil tanker in open

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Neha Panjwani on 06/15/2026

Is FirstEnergy Stock Underperforming the Dow?

FirstEnergy has underperformed the Dow over the past year, but analysts are cautiously optimistic about the stock’s prospects.Bull and bear balanced on pencil_Image by Jack_the_sparow via Shutterstock

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Darren Carlat on 06/13/2026

Why Carry Matters More Than Direction for Spread Traders

Seasonality and direction often receive the most attention, but carry may be the most important factor influencing spread behavior. Learn how the forward curve creates natural tailwinds and headwinds that can dramatically impact trade outcomes.Crude Oil pumpjack at sunset by Zbynek Burival via Unspl

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Rich Asplund on 06/12/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Recover on Strong LNG Shipments

July Nymex natural gas (NGN26 ) on Friday rose +0.033 (+1.07%). Nat-gas prices on Friday rallied +1.07%, overcoming part of Thursday’s sharp sell-off of -3.08% that was sparked by news that EIA nat-gas inventories rose by +108 bcf the week ended June 5, above expectations of +100 bcf. Nat-gas price

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