Rich Asplund on 09/23/2026

Crude Prices Jump as US-Iran Peace Talks Elusive

November WTI crude oil (CLX26 ) is up +2.18 (+2.41%) today, and November RBOB gasoline (RBX26 ) is up +0.0607 (+1.88%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply higher today, with gasoline posting a 4-month high. Crude prices erased overnight losses and moved sharply higher as the end to US-Iran..

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Rich Asplund on 09/22/2026

Diplomatic Hopes in the Middle East Knock Crude Prices Lower

October WTI crude oil (CLV26 ) closed down -1.19 (-1.24%) on Tuesday, and October RBOB gasoline (RBV26 ) closed up +0.0176 (+0.51%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled mixed on Tuesday, with crude falling to a 3-week low. Tuesday’s rally in the dollar index ($DXY ) to a 7-week high...An oil tank

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Rich Asplund on 09/22/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Jump as US Weather Forecasts Turn Hotter

October Nymex natural gas (NGV26 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.129 (+4.55%). Nat-gas prices recovered from a 1-week low on Tuesday and settled sharply higher on forecasts for hot US autumn weather, potentially boosting nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power increased air conditioning use. T

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Subhasree Kar on 09/22/2026

A $200 Billion Reason to Buy GE Vernova Stock

GE Vernova’s rapidly expanding backlog could give GEV stock another powerful growth catalyst as the company targets a $200 billion backlog by early 2027.GE Vernova Brand logo By Quality Stock Arts

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Rich Asplund on 09/22/2026

Crude Oil Prices Pressured by Diplomatic Hopes in the Middle East

October WTI crude oil (CLV26 ) is down -0.17 (-0.18%) today, and October RBOB gasoline (RBV26 ) is up +0.0673 (+1.94%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are mixed today, with crude falling to a 3-week low. Today’s rally in the dollar index ($DXY) to a 7-week high is bearish for...Satellite view of the

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Darin Newsom on 09/22/2026

What Does Last Night's Trade Tell Us About Tuesday's Session?

Last night, the 21st night of September, saw a mix of activity in the commodity complex, from follow-through to Turnaround.Commodities_ Crude oil, gold, silver, palladium, wheat corn and coffee beans by Maxx-Studio via Shutterstock

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Rich Asplund on 09/21/2026

Improved Crude Flows Through the Strait of Hormuz Sink Oil Prices

October WTI crude oil (CLV26 ) closed down -4.52 (-4.51%) on Monday, and October RBOB gasoline (RBV26 ) closed down -0.0577 (-1.64%). Crude oil and gasoline prices sold off sharply on Monday, with crude sinking to a 1.5-week low. Crude prices retreated as increased crude flows through the Strait of

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Rich Asplund on 09/21/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Weaken as European Gas Prices Plunge

October Nymex natural gas (NGV26 ) on Monday closed down -0.076 (-2.61%). Nat-gas prices tumbled to a 1-week low on Monday and settled lower on negative carryover from a -7% plunge in European nat-gas prices to a 2-week low. Losses in nat-gas prices were contained on Monday by forecasts for...Natur

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Rich Asplund on 09/21/2026

Crude Prices Sink on Larger Flows of Oil Through the Strait of Hormuz

October WTI crude oil (CLV26 ) is down -4.78 (-4.77%) today, and October RBOB gasoline (RBV26 ) is down -0.0319 (-0.90%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply lower today, with crude dropping to a 1.5-week low. Crude prices are retreating in hopes that diplomacy will end hostilities in the...S

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Don Dawson on 09/21/2026

Crude Oil Three Rallies Before the Fall

The EPA changes the gasoline equation every fall. What happens next can matter to crude oil traders.Oil production with Iran flag by EVER STOCK via Shutterstock

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Darin Newsom on 09/21/2026

What Had Commodities Moving to Start the New Week?

It didn't take long to figure out what sparked moves in the commodity complex Sunday night through Monday morning. All it took was a look at the calendar.Commodities on laptop keyboard by Maxx-Studio via Shutterstock

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Jim Osman on 09/20/2026

Finfluencers Make Money Even When You Lose

They monetize your attention long before you monetize their advice.Popular apps Yelp Instagram Twitter by LoboStudioHamburg via Pixabay

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Rich Asplund on 09/18/2026

Crude Prices Retreat on Hopes Middle East Energy Exports to Recover

October WTI crude oil (CLV26 ) closed down -1.61 (-1.58%) on Friday, and October RBOB gasoline (RBV26 ) closed up +0.0203 (+0.58%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled mixed on Friday. Crude prices were under pressure on Friday on hopes that diplomacy could end hostilities in the Middle East, lead

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