Potential Commodity Winners & Losers from the Godzilla El Niño
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A Practical Framework for Identifying High-Quality Seasonal Spread Trades. Why filtering—not forecasting—determines long-term results
Successful spread trading is not about finding the best trades—it’s about eliminating the majority that don’t meet structural standards. This article outlines a practical filtering framework using metrics like RIDX, Corr5, and PL/DD to isolate trades with consistent behavior, controlled risk, and re
US-Iran Peace Hopes Weigh on Crude Oil Prices
July WTI crude oil (CLN26 ) on Friday closed down -1.54 (-1.73%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN26 ) closed down -0.0665 (-2.14%). Crude oil and gasoline prices retreated on Friday, with crude oil falling to a 5-week low. Crude prices are under pressure after the US and Iran tentatively agreed...Oil
Forecasts for Above-Average US Temps Boost Nat-Gas Prices
July Nymex natural gas (NGN26 ) on Friday closed up +0.005 (+0.15%). Nat-gas prices climbed to a 2.5-month nearest-futures high on Friday and settled slightly higher on the outlook for above-normal US temperatures next month, potentially boosting nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power in
Crude Oil Prices Tumble on Hope for an End to the US-Iran War
July WTI crude oil (CLN26 ) today is down -1.85 (-2.08%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN26 ) is down -0.0692 (-2.23%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sliding today, with crude oil falling to a 5-week low. Crude prices are under pressure after the US and Iran tentatively agreed to...Offshore oil pl
Gold & Silver Bounce Off Key Support Levels | Is the Bottom In? Navigating the Week Ahead | Metals Minute Phil Streible
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Crude Oil Prices Rise as US-Iran Peace Deal Not Yet Realized
July WTI crude oil (CLN26 ) on Thursday closed up +0.22 (+0.25%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN26 ) closed up +0.0339 (+1.11%). Crude oil and gasoline prices recovered from early losses on Thursday and settled higher after US forces struck Iranian military targets for the second time this week and...
Nat-Gas Prices Surge as Storage Tightens and US Weather Turns Hotter
July Nymex natural gas (NGN26 ) on Thursday closed up +0.190 (+6.14%). Nat-gas prices rallied to a 2.5-month nearest-futures high on Thursday and settled sharply higher on a smaller-than-expected weekly storage increase. EIA nat-gas inventories rose +92 bcf in the week ended May 22, below expectati
Crude Oil Prices Supported as Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed
July WTI crude oil (CLN26 ) today is up +0.37 (+0.42%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN26 ) is up +0.0168 (+0.55%). Crude oil and gasoline prices recovered from early losses and moved higher today after US forces struck Iranian military targets for the second time this week and Kuwait said...Oil produc
Gold & Silver Under Pressure | Are they Near a Bottom? The Metal to Watch | Metals Minute Phil Streible
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Crude Oil Prices Sink as Hormuz-Reopening Talks Continue
July WTI crude oil (CLN26 ) on Wednesday closed down -5.21 (-5.55%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN26 ) closed down -0.0798 (-2.54%). Crude oil and gasoline prices on Wednesday fell sharply for a second day, with crude posting a 5-week low and gasoline posting a 6-week low. Crude prices are...Strait
Nat-Gas Prices Rebound as US Weather Forecasts Warm
June Nymex natural gas (NGM26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.146 (+5.04%). Nat-gas prices recovered from a 1.5-week low on Wednesday and settled sharply higher after updated US weather forecasts turned warmer, which sparked short covering in nat-gas futures. The Commodity Weather Group said Wednesday
Crude Oil Prices Slide on US-Iran Peace Optimism
July WTI crude oil (CLN26 ) today is down -3.17 (-3.38%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN26 ) is down -0.0498 (-1.58%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today extended Tuesday's sharp losses, with crude falling to a 5-week low and gasoline falling to a 6-week low. Crude prices are under pressure...Two oi
Goldman Sachs: the S&P 500 could reach 8,000 by year-end
Investors and professionals remain optimistic about the market’s future, but the underlying fundamentals may be weaker than they look.Investor analyzing a chart by insta_photos via Shutterstock
Yields Drop while Gold & Silver are Crushed Overnight | Key Levels to Defend | Metals Minute Phil Streible
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Crude Oil Prices Decline as US-Iran Peace Plans Progress
July WTI crude oil (CLN26 ) on Tuesday closed down -2.71 (-2.81%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN26 ) closed down -0.2046 (-6.10%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled sharply lower on Tuesday, with crude falling to a 2.5-week low and gasoline dropping to a 5-week low. Crude prices are under...Offs
Forecasts for Below-Normal US Temps Weigh on Nat-Gas Prices
June Nymex natural gas (NGM26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.013 (-0.45%). Nat-gas prices on Tuesday fell to a 1-week low and settled lower amid forecasts of below-normal US weather, which will curb nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power air-conditioning. The Commodity Weather Group said T
Crude Oil Prices Fall on Hopes US-Iran War Near an End
July WTI crude oil (CLN26 ) today is down -2.28 (-2.36%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN26 ) is down -0.1350 (-4.03%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply lower today, with crude falling to a 2.5-week low and gasoline dropping to a 5-week low. Crude prices are under pressure amid...An oil tanke
Crude Oil Compression Builds as Middle East Risks Keep Traders on Edge
Crude oil has spent the past month navigating one of the most consequential geopolitical backdrops in recent memory. The US-Iran war and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz sent WTI surging to a high of $138 per barrel on April 7, before a ceasefire, diplomatic progress, and growing hopes
Gold & Silver Hold Gains Ahead of Consumer Confidence | Dollar Slips | Metals Minute Phil Streible
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