Darin Newsom on 11/13/2026

Why Did Friday's Commodity Complex Bring to Mind Candy and Nuts?

Waiting for the weekly close, a combination of the Goldilocks Principle and Wilhelmi Element, was worth it again this Friday the 13th.A concept image showing Santa Claus with his head in his hands by Stokkete via Shutterstock

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Rich Asplund on 11/13/2026

Crude Prices Weaken on Dollar Strength and Global Surplus Prospects

December WTI crude oil (CLZ26 ) closed down -0.18 (-0.20%) on Friday, and December RBOB gasoline (RBZ26 ) closed down -0.0494 (-1.85%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settle lower on Friday. Dollar strength weighed on energy prices Friday after the dollar index ($DXY ) climbed to a 1.5-year high. C

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Rich Asplund on 11/13/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Retreat on Larger-Than-Expected Storage Build

December Nymex natural gas (NGZ26 ) closed down -0.110 (-3.29%) on Friday. Dec nat-gas prices settled sharply lower on Friday after weekly EIA gas storage rose more than expected. The EIA reported Friday that nat-gas inventories rose by +61 bcf in the week ended November 6, well above the five-year.

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Rich Asplund on 11/13/2026

Crude Prices Supported by Concerns US-Iran War Will Linger

December WTI crude oil (CLZ26 ) is up +0.35 (+0.39%) today, and December RBOB gasoline (RBZ26 ) is down -0.0279 (-1.04%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are mixed today. Crude has support after President Trump said the US doesn’t need a deal with Iran, dimming prospects for a quick breakthrough...Oi

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Phillip Streible on 11/13/2026

Crude Tests $88.51 October Lows as Nat Gas Slips Under the 50 Day

December WTI is near $88.27, testing the $88.51 October lows as the IEA flags a coming surplus and Iran headlines cut both ways. December nat gas is near $3.28, slipping back under the 50 day with storage due. Key levels and bias for both markets are inside.Oil tanker in open sea by StockStudio via

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Mark R. Hake, CFA on 11/13/2026

Occidental Petroleum Generates Strong FCF - Is OXY Stock Too Cheap?

Occidental Petroleum reported very strong Q3 operating cash flow and free cash flow. But even if revenue drops next year, assuming oil and gas prices fall, OXY could still be undervalued.Occidental Chemical Corporation plant_ By jetcityimage

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EdgeClear on 11/13/2026

Crude Oil Sits on a Make or Break Level as Iran Talks Stall: Will Buyers Defend 85?

Crude oil futures have rotated lower from the 105 area (Daily level 2) to the 85 area (Daily level 3), which is confluent with yearly VWAP, after a sharp sell-off following the US midterm elections. Recovering Middle East supply and a US inventory build are weighing on prices, while the US blockade

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Rich Asplund on 11/12/2026

Crude Prices Surge on Dimming US-Iran Peace Prospects

December WTI crude oil (CLZ26 ) closed up +2.21 (+2.55%) on Thursday, and December RBOB gasoline (RBZ26 ) closed up +0.0633 (+2.43%). Crude oil and gasoline prices erased overnight losses and moved sharply higher Thursday on comments from President Trump, who said the US doesn’t need a deal with Ira

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Rich Asplund on 11/12/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Supported by Colder US Weather Forecasts

December Nymex natural gas (NGZ26 ) closed up +0.125 (+3.89%) on Thursday. Dec nat-gas prices settled higher on Thursday but remained below Wednesday’s 8-month nearest-futures high. Expectations of colder US weather boosting heating demand for nat-gas underpinned prices on Thursday. The Commodity

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Rich Asplund on 11/12/2026

Crude Oil Prices Gain as US-Iran Peace Optimism Wanes

December WTI crude oil (CLZ26 ) is up +1.16 (+1.34%) today, and December RBOB gasoline (RBZ26 ) is up +0.0364 (+1.40%). Crude oil and gasoline prices erased overnight losses and moved higher on comments from President Trump, who said the US doesn’t need a deal with Iran, potentially leaving the...Sa

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Phillip Streible on 11/12/2026

Crude Holds Near the $84 Floor as Nat Gas Stalls at the 50 Day

December WTI is near $85.66, drifting toward the $84.08 to $84.30 floor ahead of today's EIA report, with an industry estimate pointing to a build. December nat gas is near $3.29, stalling at the 50 day with storage due. Key levels and bias for both markets are inside.Offshore drilling rig by nielub

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TradingView on 11/12/2026

What will prevail — Oil or AI?

Markets are betting the Middle East crisis will soon blow over, but that's far from certain, and AI worries could still drag the whole market down.The Wall Street sign is seen outside the New York Stock Exchange by hapabapa via iStock

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Rich Asplund on 11/11/2026

Crude Oil Prices Finish Higher as Progress Stalls in US-Iran Peace Talks

December WTI crude oil (CLZ26 ) closed up +0.49 (+0.57%) on Wednesday, and December RBOB gasoline (RBZ26 ) closed down -0.0013 (-0.05%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled mixed on Wednesday. Crude prices rose amid short covering, driven by concerns that there has been little progress in peace t

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Rich Asplund on 11/11/2026

Nat-Gas Price Fall on Forecasts for Return of Normal US Temps

December Nymex natural gas (NGZ26 ) closed down -0.081 (-2.46%) on Wednesday. Dec nat-gas prices fell from an 8-month nearest-futures high on Wednesday and settled lower after updated US weather forecasts calling for seasonal temperatures sparked long liquidation in nat-gas futures. Nat-gas prices

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Rich Asplund on 11/11/2026

Crude Oil Prices Jump on Elusive Peace Prospects in the Middle East

December WTI crude oil (CLZ26 ) is up +2.12 (+2.46%) today, and December RBOB gasoline (RBZ26 ) is up +0.0303 (+1.16%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving sharply higher today on concern that there has been little progress in peace talks between the US and Iran, keeping the Strait...Oil produc

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