Rich Asplund on 07/27/2026

Crude Oil Prices Plunge as Supply Threats Ease

September WTI crude oil (CLU26 ) today is down -6.06 (-6.79%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26 ) is down -0.0679 (-2.10%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sinking today, with gasoline falling to a 1-week low. The easing of tensions in the Middle East is weighing on energy prices today...Crude

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Przemyslaw K. Radomski on 07/27/2026

Gold & Oil: The Chart Knew First

Oil topped BEFORE the bombing stopped - how come?1_Qnetic_Partnership_1200x800_005

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Darin Newsom on 07/27/2026

What Do Monday Morning's Markets Bring to Mind?

If I told you a look at the quote screen early Monday morning brought to mind The Bangles, Bad Bets, Train Wrecks, and The Red Wedding, would you be intrigued?A man looking at a warped stock market chart by AciiiDsgn via Shutterstock

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Darren Carlat on 07/25/2026

Building Better Commodity Spreads – Part 2: Timing Is More Than a Calendar

Finding a profitable seasonal commodity spread is only the first step. Our research of more than 5,200 historical Natural Gas SELL spreads demonstrates that when you enter a trade can dramatically influence average profits, win rates, and downside risk. Discover why evaluating individual entry weeks

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Kyle Woodley on 07/25/2026

8 Painless Ways to Slash Your Energy Bill

Energy costs too high? Here are some simple ways to bring down your electricity and natural gas costs.Power pylons in blue sky by zhu difeng via Adobe Stock

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Rich Asplund on 07/24/2026

Oil Prices Fall Back as Red Sea Oil Shipments Continue

September WTI crude oil (CLU26 ) on Friday closed down -2.88 (-3.12%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26 ) closed down -0.0726 (-2.18%). WTI crude oil prices (CLU26 ) on Friday fell and gave back about half of Thursday’s 6% rally. Meanwhile, Sep Brent crude oil prices (CBU26 ) fell back...Pumping

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Rich Asplund on 07/24/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Fade As Forecasts Turn a Bit Cooler

August Nymex natural gas (NGQ26 ) on Friday closed down -0.045 (-1.54%), falling back towards last week’s 2.25-month nearest-futures low. Nat-gas prices fell back as US natural gas inventories remain well above the 5-year average and weather forecasts shifted a bit cooler. Commodity Weather Group i

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Rich Asplund on 07/24/2026

Oil Prices Fall Back as Red Sea Oil Shipments Continue

September WTI crude oil (CLU26 ) is down -3.62 (-4.04%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26 ) is down -0.0929 (-2.79%). WTI crude oil prices (CLU26 ) are down by about -4% today, giving back much of Thursday’s rally of +6.17%. Meanwhile, Sep Brent crude oil prices (CBU26 ) have fallen...Oil pipelin

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Daniel White on 07/24/2026

Energy Update - Morning Express - Blue Line Futures

As we noted yesterday, some profit taking is prudent for those that've been long since the 70 handle. While risk remain skewed to the upside, traders may take a pause on positioning with the FOMC meeting next week and with Brent crude out above $100. First support lays at $88.00.2 pumpjacks at sunse

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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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