Rich Asplund on 08/28/2026

Crude Prices Slip as More Oil Flows Through the Strait of Hormuz

October WTI crude oil (CLV26 ) is down -0.35 (-0.42%) today, and October RBOB gasoline (RBV26 ) is up +0.0510 (+1.71%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are mixed today. Crude prices are under pressure from today’s rally in the dollar index ($DXY ) to a 1-week high. Also, signs of...An oil tanker out

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Blue Line Futures on 08/28/2026

Oil Rises on Reports US Will Reject Recent Iran Deal

Crude finished higher yesterday after reports surfaced that the US would not return to the terms of the most recent MOU with Iran, reinforcing Dan's bullish fundamental view. With futures pulling back into the prior trading range, his buy and sell levels from earlier this week still apply, 80.34 as

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Rich Asplund on 08/27/2026

Crude Oil Settles Higher on Diplomacy Doubts to End US-Iran War

October WTI crude oil (CLV26 ) closed up +1.30 (+1.58%) on Thursday, and October RBOB gasoline (RBV26 ) closed up +0.0298 (+1.01%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled higher on Thursday. Crude prices rallied Thursday after a Wall Street Journal report said the US has no interest in returning to.

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Rich Asplund on 08/27/2026

Hot US Temps and Below-Normal Storage Build Lifts Nat-Gas Prices

September Nymex natural gas (NGU26 ) on Thursday closed up +0.065 (+2.29%). Nat-gas prices climbed to a 1-month high on Thursday and settled sharply higher on forecasts for hotter US weather, potentially boosting nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power increased air-conditioning use. Rec

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Andrew Hecht on 08/27/2026

When Will Crude Oil Prices Stabilize?

Crude oil prices have declined from the March 2026 high, but they remain highly volatile, driven by uncertainty and hostilities in the Middle East. Crude oil’s trend since March 2026 has been bearish, but the potential for price spikes remains a clear and present danger in late August 2026.Stacked o

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Rich Asplund on 08/27/2026

Crude Oil Prices Pressured as Middle East Crude Supplies Increase

October WTI crude oil (CLV26 ) is down -0.09 (-0.11%) today, and October RBOB gasoline (RBV26 ) is up +0.0079 (+0.27%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are mixed today. Dollar strength is weighing on crude prices today after the dollar index rose to a 1-week high. Crude is also under...A sunset over

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Blue Line Futures on 08/27/2026

Crude Bounces Off Support as Iran and Oman Near Hormuz Revenue Deal

Crude bounced back yesterday, recovering from oversold conditions after finding support at 80.34. The bigger driver is progress between Iran and Oman on a deal to share revenues from the Strait of Hormuz, alongside a broader US shift toward diplomacy and economic sanctions and away from military act

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Rich Asplund on 08/26/2026

Crude Oil Prices Slip on Hopes Strait of Hormuz to Reopen

October WTI crude oil (CLV26 ) closed down -0.13 (-0.16%) on Wednesday, and October RBOB gasoline (RBV26 ) closed up +0.0309 (+1.05%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled mixed on Wednesday, with crude oil falling to a 1.5-week low. Crude prices fell slightly on Wednesday, adding to this week’s lo

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Rich Asplund on 08/26/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Jump on Hot US Temps and Expectations of a Smaller Storage Build

September Nymex natural gas (NGU26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.072 (+2.60%). Nat-gas prices rallied to a 1-month high on Wednesday and settled sharply higher. Forecasts for hot US weather that will boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power increased air-conditioning use pushed prices

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Rich Asplund on 08/26/2026

Crude Oil Prices Slightly Lower on the Push to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

October WTI crude oil (CLV26 ) is down -0.04 (-0.05%) today, and October RBOB gasoline (RBV26 ) is up +0.04043 (+1.38%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are mixed today, with crude oil falling to a 1.5-week low. Crude prices are slightly lower today, adding to this week’s losses, as Iran...Strait of

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Darin Newsom on 08/26/2026

Will this Watson Wednesday be Driven by Wheat or Whisky?

With fund money pouring into the Grains sector, the spotlight is on two markets as the new positioning week gets under way: Wheat (the Cockroach) and Corn (ethanol/whisky).Golden wheat field at sunset by ParinPIX via Adobe Stock

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Rich Asplund on 08/25/2026

Crude Oil Prices Sharply Lower as Middle East Hostilities Subside

October WTI crude oil (CLV26 ) closed down -2.65 (-3.12%) on Tuesday, and October RBOB gasoline (RBV26 ) closed down -0.0391 (-1.32%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled sharply lower for a second day on Tuesday, falling to 1-week lows. Crude prices came under pressure on Tuesday after a news...O

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Rich Asplund on 08/25/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Fall in Sympathy with Crude Oil

September Nymex natural gas (NGU26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.012 (-0.43%). Nat-gas prices settled lower on Tuesday in sympathy with the -3% plunge in crude oil prices to a 1-week low. Losses in nat-gas were limited on Tuesday amid forecasts for hot US weather, potentially boosting nat-gas demand

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Rich Asplund on 08/25/2026

Crude Prices Tumble on Signs of Easing US-Iran Hostilities

October WTI crude oil (CLV26 ) is down -2.55 (-3.00%) today, and October RBOB gasoline (RBV26 ) is down -0.0183 (-0.62%). Crude oil and gasoline prices added to Monday’s sharp losses, falling to 1-week lows today after a news report said the US would be returning diplomats to Middle East...Oil pipel

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TradingView on 08/25/2026

A decisive week for the markets

Geopolitics, Nvidia’s report, and Jackson Hole could set the tone for markets ahead.A concept image showing a clock in front of a trading chart by thenort via Adobe Stock

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