Rich Asplund on 04/06/2026

Crude Prices Climb on Fears of Escalation of Iran War

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) on Monday closed up +0.87 (+0.78%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) closed up +0.0202 (+0.61%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled higher on Monday, with crude posting a 4-week high. Crude prices rallied after President Trump signaled an escalation of the conflict in.

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Rich Asplund on 04/06/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Rebound on Colder US Weather Forecasts

May Nymex natural gas (NGK26 ) on Monday closed up +0.011 (+0.39%). Nat-gas prices recovered from a 7.25-month nearest-futures low on Monday and settled higher. Short covering emerged in nat-gas futures on Monday amid forecasts of colder US temperatures, potentially boosting nat-gas heating demand

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Ebube Jones on 04/06/2026

Exxon Mobil Stock Is Trading on an Iran War Thesis. How Should You Play XOM Here?

Exxon Mobil’s rally is riding a war premium built on Middle East supply risk and a tanker‑insurance backstop, but underneath that trade investors still have record upstream volumes, early Yellowtail startup, and robust operating cash flow.Exxon Mobil Corp_ magnified website- by Casimiro PT via Shutt

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Rich Asplund on 04/06/2026

Crude Prices Fluctuate on Iran War Headlines

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) today is up +0.77 (+0.69%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) is up +0.0009 (+0.03%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving higher today, with crude posting a 4-week high. Crude prices rallied after President Trump said the US could leave the Iran war...Strait of Hormuz

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Darin Newsom on 04/06/2026

What Does Brent's Basis Market Tell Us?

My reads on real market fundamentals in crude oil indicate there is indeed a short-term supply scare in place.Oil production with Iran flag by EVER STOCK via Shutterstock

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Blue Line Futures on 04/06/2026

Crude Swings on War Escalation and Ceasefire Hopes, Volatility Explodes

Update: On Friday, Iran downed a US fighter jet – with the pilot reportedly ejecting to safety. Over the weekend a US rescue operation took place with Iran claiming to have downed multiple US aircraft. The conflict continues to escalate, and President Trump issued another deadline for Iran – which..

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Darin Newsom on 04/02/2026

Hormuz Shutdown: Where are the Grain, Cattle, and Oil Markets Headed?

The war in Iran is driving a historic surge in energy and grain prices while simultaneously threatening to break the cattle market due to rising input costs and shrinking consumer disposable income.Strait of Hormuz by artemegorovv via Shutterstock

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Rich Asplund on 04/02/2026

Crude Prices Soar as Iran War Keeps Strait of Hormuz Closed

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) on Thursday closed up +11.42 (+11.41%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) closed up +0.1966 (+6.36%). Crude oil and gasoline prices rallied sharply on Thursday, with crude posting a 3.5-week high. Crude prices are soaring after President Trump pledged more aggressive action

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Rich Asplund on 04/02/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Decline as US Storage Levels Build

May Nymex natural gas (NGK26 ) on Thursday closed down -0.019 (-0.67%). Nat-gas prices added to this week's decline on Thursday, posting a fresh 5-week nearest-futures low. A larger-than-normal build in weekly nat-gas storage weighed on prices on Thursday after the EIA reported nat-gas inventories

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Rich Asplund on 04/02/2026

Crude Prices Surge as President Trump Vows to Escalate Iran War

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) today is up +10.20 (+10.19%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) is up +0.1174 (+3.80%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply higher today, with crude posting a 3.5-week high. Crude prices are rallying after President Trump pledged more aggressive action against Iran ov

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Bill Baruch on 04/02/2026

E-minis Slide 1.5%+ as Headline-Driven Market Strikes Again

Tune in daily to catch Bill Baruch dissecting the day’s market happenings after the bell rings. Gain insightful analysis and stay ahead in the financial game with Bill as your guide! Do not miss Bill Baruch’s daily video posted to his Twitter (X), LinkedIn, and Instagram after the close, follow...Bu

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Neha Panjwani on 04/02/2026

Phillips 66's Q1 2026 Earnings: What to Expect

Phillips 66 will release its first-quarter earnings later this month, and analysts anticipate a massive triple-digit bottom-line growth.Phillips 66 logo- by Jonathan Weiss via Shutterstock

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Darin Newsom on 04/02/2026

3 Ripple Effects of "Sticker" Shock

The US president was not happy about stickers showing up at US fuel stations pointing to higher prices. This led to expected, market-moving (but not changing) ripple effects.The White House at sunset by idesignimages via iStock

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Rich Asplund on 04/01/2026

Crude Prices Fall on Hopes for De-Escalation of Hostilities in the Middle East

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) on Wednesday closed down -1.26 (-1.24%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) closed down -0.1125 (-3.51%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled sharply lower on Wednesday amid mounting optimism that the war in the Middle East is nearing an end. Crude prices remained lower..

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Rich Asplund on 04/01/2026

Expectations for a Weekly Storage Build Knock Nat-Gas Prices Lower

May Nymex natural gas (NGK26 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.065 (-2.25%). Nat-gas prices fell to a 5-week nearest-futures low on Wednesday as recent above-normal spring temperatures have reduced nat-gas heating demand and allowed storage levels to build. The consensus is that Thursday's weekly EIA n

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