Darin Newsom on 10/06/2026

Corn, Soybeans, and Wheat: What Is Really Driving Grain Volatility?

In an interview on Markets Now, I break down how fund activity, USDA report discrepancies, energy policy shifts, and commercial demand are driving recent two-way volatility across the grain, energy, and livestock markets.Corn, wheat & soybeans by Jim Barber via Shutterstock

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Rich Asplund on 10/06/2026

Crude Prices Rebound as Iran Ramps Up Ship Attacks in Hormuz

November WTI crude oil (CLX26 ) closed up +0.01 (+0.01%) on Tuesday, and November RBOB gasoline (RBX26 ) closed up +0.0270 (+0.83%). Crude oil and gasoline prices erased early losses on Tuesday and settled higher as short covering emerged on reports that Iran has ramped up attacks on tankers in...St

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Rich Asplund on 10/06/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Settle Higher as European Gas Prices Jump

November Nymex natural gas (NGX26 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.048 (+1.57%). Nat-gas prices settled higher on Tuesday, supported by carryover from a rally in European gas prices to a 2-week high. European nat-gas storage levels are only 73% full, which may push European countries to ramp up US gas...T

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Rich Asplund on 10/06/2026

Crude Prices Pressured as More Oil Supplies Leave the Middle East

November WTI crude oil (CLX26 ) is down -1.27 (-1.42%) today, and November RBOB gasoline (RBX26 ) is down -0.0443 (-1.36%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are falling today, with crude oil dropping to a 1-month low. Signs that more crude supplies are leaving the Middle East are easing global...Oil t

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Rich Asplund on 10/05/2026

Crude Oil Prices Fall on Dollar Strength and Saudi Price Cuts

November WTI crude oil (CLX26 ) closed down -1.68 (-1.84%) on Monday, and November RBOB gasoline (RBX26 ) closed down -0.0662 (-2.00%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled lower on Monday after the dollar index ($DXY ) rallied to a 1.5-year high. Crude prices also fell after Saudi Arabia cut...2

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Rich Asplund on 10/05/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Climb on Cooler US Weather Forecasts

November Nymex natural gas (NGX26 ) on Monday closed up +0.031 (+1.02%). Nat-gas prices settled higher on Monday as forecasts for cooler US weather later this month could boost heating demand for nat-gas. The Commodity Weather Group said Monday that forecasts shifted cooler across the northern and

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Rich Asplund on 10/05/2026

Crude Oil Prices Weaken on Dollar Strength and Saudi Price Cuts

November WTI crude oil (CLX26 ) is down -0.09 (-0.10%) today, and November RBOB gasoline (RBX26 ) is down -0.0367 (-1.11%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving lower today, with the dollar index ($DXY ) climbing to a 1.5-year high. Crude prices also fell after Saudi Arabia cut the...Petroleum

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Don Dawson on 10/05/2026

What Record Diesel and Heating Oil Prices May Be Telling Other Markets

Heating oil isn't just about heating homes. It's also a diesel story. A 42-gallon barrel of crude produces only about 11–13 gallons of distillate fuel. Now add tight inventories, global supply concerns—and a 15-year seasonal pattern turning bearish. History says one thing, today's market says anot

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Darin Newsom on 10/05/2026

What Should We Read Into Monday Morning's Markets?

A look across the commodity complex and nothing jumped out at me. However, there was a headline below the fold on the financial news front page...Commodities on laptop keyboard by Maxx-Studio via Shutterstock

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Sristi Suman Jayaswal on 10/04/2026

How to Play DJT Stock as Trump Media Finally Files for TAE Merger

Trump Media’s shares have lost plenty of altitude, but with the TAE merger moving ahead, could it put some spark back into this headline-loving stock?An image of Donald Trump standing in front of a podium_ Image by Anna Moneymaker via Shutterstock

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Rich Asplund on 10/02/2026

Crude Oil Prices Pressured as G7 Nations Release Strategic Reserves

November WTI crude oil (CLX26 ) closed down -1.76 (-1.90%) on Friday, and November RBOB gasoline (RBX26 ) closed down -0.0902 (-2.65%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled sharply lower on Friday after the G7 announced it will release up to 100 million bbl of crude oil and diesel supplies...Oil pi

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Rich Asplund on 10/02/2026

Forecasts for Cooler US Weather Lift Nat-Gas Prices

November Nymex natural gas (NGX26 ) on Friday closed up +0.036 (+1.09%). Nat-gas prices recovered from early losses on Friday and settled sharply higher as forecasts for cooler US weather later this month could boost heating demand for nat-gas. The Commodity Weather Group on Friday said forecasts s

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Michael O'Donnell on 10/02/2026

Energies Active Following Reports of G7 – European Reserve Release and Jobs Number, Temporary Reprieve or Longer Term Relief with Hormuz Transit Picking Up?

As of midday 2 October 2026, the energy complex is weaker across the Crude Oil WTI, RBOB Gasoline and Heating Oil/NY Harbor Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel markets, with Crude Oil WTI down over 1% (closer to 1.73%) RBOB Gasoline down about 2.6% and Heating Oil NY Harbor Ultra Low Sulfur...Petroleum oil and

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Rich Asplund on 10/02/2026

Crude Oil Prices Tumble as G7 Nations Release Crude and Diesel Reserves

November WTI crude oil (CLX26 ) is down -2.49 (-2.68%) today, and November RBOB gasoline (RBX26 ) is down -0.1257 (-3.69%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply lower today after the G7 announced it will release up to 100 million bbl of crude oil and diesel supplies from its...Oil barrels stack

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Rich Asplund on 10/01/2026

Crude Oil Prices Surge on Possible Escalation of US-Iran War

November WTI crude oil (CLX26 ) closed up +2.45 (+2.71%) on Thursday, and November RBOB gasoline (RBX26 ) closed up +0.1421 (+4.36%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled sharply higher on Thursday as talks between the US and Iran to end the war remain deadlocked, keeping the Strait of Hormuz...Oil

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