Rich Asplund on 03/23/2026

Crude Oil Prices Plunge on Hopes of Peace Talks to End the Iran War

April WTI crude oil (CLJ26 ) on Monday closed down -10.10 (-10.28%), and April RBOB gasoline (RBJ26 ) closed down -0.3045 (-9.42%). Crude oil and gasoline prices gave up an overnight advance and plunged on Monday, with crude falling to a 1.5-week low and gasoline dropping to a 1-week low....An oil

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Rich Asplund on 03/23/2026

Warm US Weather Knocks Nat-Gas Prices Sharply Lower

April Nymex natural gas (NGJ26 ) on Monday closed down -0.204 (-6.59%). Nat-gas prices tumbled to a 3-week low on Monday and settled sharply lower. The outlook for warmer US weather, which will reduce nat-gas heating demand, is weighing on prices. The Commodity Weather Group on Monday said forecas

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Bill Baruch on 03/23/2026

Oil Whipsaws on Trump Headlines as Supply Crisis Deepens

Previous Session & Summary: Last week wrapped up with the bulls clearly in the driver’s seat. There was no progress on the Strait of Hormuz, and according to Lloyd’s of London, close to 24 tankers have been hit in the strait, far more than what’s being reported in the media....Offshore oil platform

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Rich Asplund on 03/23/2026

Crude Oil Prices Sink as President Trump Backs Off Iran Threats

April WTI crude oil (CLJ26 ) today is down -11.30 (-11.50%), and April RBOB gasoline (RBJ26 ) is down -0.3374 (-10.49%). Crude oil and gasoline prices gave up an overnight advance and sold off sharply today, with crude falling to a 1.5-week low and gasoline dropping to a 1-week low....Satellite vie

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Rich Asplund on 03/20/2026

Crude Prices Surge on Reports the US is Preparing Troop Deployment in Iran

April WTI crude oil (CLJ26 ) on Friday closed up +2.18 (+2.27%), and April RBOB gasoline (RBJ26 ) closed up +0.1591 (+5.09%). Crude oil and gasoline prices rallied sharply on Friday, with gasoline posting a 3.5-year nearest-futures high. Crude prices surged on Friday as the Iran war drags on, wit

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Rich Asplund on 03/20/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Slide as US Weather Warms

April Nymex natural gas (NGJ26 ) on Friday closed down -0.071 (-2.24%). Nat-gas prices moved lower on Friday as warming US weather forecasts could lead to reduced nat-gas heating demand. The Commodity Weather Group on Friday said forecasts shifted warmer, with above-average temperatures expected ac

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Rich Asplund on 03/20/2026

Crude Oil Prices Push Higher on Fears Iran War Will Escalate

April WTI crude oil (CLJ26 ) today is up +1.26 (+1.31%), and April RBOB gasoline (RBJ26 ) is up +0.0862 (+2.76%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply higher today as the Iran war drags on, with the Strait of Hormuz closed and Iran continuing attacks on the energy infrastructure...A sunset ove

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Neha Panjwani on 03/20/2026

Is NiSource Stock Underperforming the Nasdaq?

NiSource has underperformed the Nasdaq over the past year, but analysts are highly optimistic about the stock’s prospects.NiSource Inc logo on phone and stock pricing-by Piotr Swat via Shutterstock

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TradingView on 03/20/2026

Will Europe slide into a recession?

Rising energy costs are putting Europe at risk of slower growth and higher inflation, and this time regulators might not step in.ECB sign at night by Asvolas via iStock

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Rich Asplund on 03/19/2026

Crude Oil Prices Erase Gains on Hopes US to Add Supplies to Oil Markets

April WTI crude oil (CLJ26 ) on Thursday closed down -0.18 (-0.19%), and April RBOB gasoline (RBJ26 ) closed up +0.0286 (+0.92%). Crude oil and gasoline prices fell back from early highs on Thursday and settled mixed, with gasoline climbing to a 3.5-year high. Escalation of the Iran war is...Oil p

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Rich Asplund on 03/19/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Rally with Global Gas Prices as Iran Attacks Curb Supplies

April Nymex natural gas (NGJ26 ) on Thursday closed up +0.101 (+3.30%). Nat-gas prices settled sharply higher on Thursday, garnering carryover support from a surge in European nat-gas prices to a 3-year high. European natural gas prices surged on Thursday after Qatar reported "extensive damage" at

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Andrew Hecht on 03/19/2026

Is U.S. Natural Gas Entering a New Era?

The wars in Ukraine and Iran have changed the global natural gas market. The U.S. was the top natural gas exporter in 2025, and exports are likely to continue increasing in the coming years.Triple natural gas flare burning at night by Kirsten Strickland via iStock

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Jim Van Meerten on 03/19/2026

An Oil Shock, $2 Billion, and 133% Gains: 1 Energy Stock to Watch Now

TechnipFMC (FTI) hit new all-time highs earlier in March 2026. Shares are up more than 130% over the past 52 weeks. FTI maintains a 100% “Buy” technical opinion from Barchart and has strong technical momentum. Consensus analyst ratings are overwhelmingly positive, with multiple “Strong Buy” calls an

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Nash Riggins on 03/19/2026

Goldman Sachs: Every $10 Jump in Oil Could Add 0.3% to U.S. Inflation

Thanks to the ongoing war in Iran and its affect on oil prices, Goldman Sachs has warned investors to brace for a wider economic shift. That shift is going to start with a painful rise in inflation.A car being refueled at a gas station by Engin Akyurt via Pixabay

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Rich Asplund on 03/19/2026

Crude Oil Prices Strengthen as Iran Escalates Attacks on Energy Infrastructure

April WTI crude oil (CLJ26 ) today is up +1.04 (+1.08%), and April RBOB gasoline (RBJ26 ) is up +0.0425 (+1.37%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving higher today, with gasoline climbing to a 3.5-year high. Escalation of the Iran war is pushing energy prices higher as Iran escalates...Oil pro

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