Daniel White on 07/15/2026

Energy Update - Morning Express - Blue Line Futures

The war with Iran is continuing with a new wave of strikes being initiated by the US this morning. Through this week, the two sides have traded strikes with Iran again striking Gulf neighbors in retaliation. The Strait of Hormuz is reclosed again, but the US and Oman seem to have momentum in gaining

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Rich Asplund on 07/14/2026

Crude Oil Prices Rise as US-Iran Hostilities Continue

August WTI crude oil (CLQ26 ) on Tuesday closed up +1.20 (+1.54%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26 ) closed up +0.0610 (+1.93%). Crude oil and gasoline prices added to Monday’s gains on Tuesday, with crude posting a 1-month high and gasoline posting a 1.5-month high. Crude prices are climbing as...

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Rich Asplund on 07/14/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Consolidate Above Monday’s 2-Month Low

August Nymex natural gas (NGQ26 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.007 (+0.24%). Nat-gas prices settled slightly higher on Tuesday as they consolidated above Monday’s 2-month low. The outlook for cooler US temperatures is weighing on prices, as the cooler weather could reduce nat-gas demand from electricity

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Rich Asplund on 07/14/2026

Crude Oil Prices Climb as US-Iran Truce Collapses

August WTI crude oil (CLQ26 ) today is up +0.81 (+1.04%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26 ) is up +0.0466 (+1.47%). Crude oil and gasoline prices added to Monday’s gains today, with crude posting a 1-month high and gasoline posting a 1.5-month high. Crude prices are climbing as the truce...Oil prod

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Daniel White on 07/14/2026

Energy Update - Morning Express - Blue Line Futures

WTI Crude Oil futures rose towards the $80 level as tanker attacks accelerated as the hot war with Iran continued. Iran struck two UAE flagged tankers taking the southern route (closer to Oman).Shipping containers by SHansche via iStock

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Rich Asplund on 07/13/2026

Crude Oil Prices Sharply Higher on Escalation of US-Iran Hostilities

August WTI crude oil (CLQ26 ) on Monday closed up +6.73 (+9.42%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26 ) closed up +0.1817 (+6.09%). Crude oil and gasoline prices surged on Monday, with crude posting a 3.5-week high and gasoline posting a 5-week high. Crude prices soared amid an escalation of US-Iran...

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Rich Asplund on 07/13/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Settle Lower on Higher US Output and Smaller Exports

August Nymex natural gas (NGQ26 ) on Monday closed down -0.043 (-1.46%). Nat-gas prices tumbled to a 2-month low on Monday and settled sharply lower. Signs of stronger US nat-gas output and smaller exports are weighing on prices. Nat-gas production in the Permian Basin rose to more than 23 bcf...N

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Gregor Horvat on 07/13/2026

Crude Oil Breaks Down From Triangle, Signaling Wave C Weakness

Crude oil has broken below its multi-month triangle, confirming the start of a higher-degree wave C decline. While a short-term rebound is possible, rallies into the 74–80 resistance zone could offer another opportunity for the broader downtrend to resume.Crude Oil pumpjack at sunset by Zbynek Buriv

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Daniel White on 07/13/2026

Energy Update - Morning Express - Blue Line Futures

While the ceasefire never really began, the restart of a hot conflict should drive risk-premia considerably higher than current levels. Also, with refining margins now at sky high levels, domestic demand and exports should run hot.Offshore oil platform in ocean by Wirestock via iStock

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Anushka Dutta on 07/11/2026

A $225 Million Reason to Sell FuelCell Energy Stock Now

FuelCell has priced a $225 million upsized public offering, leading to a sell-off.A concept image showing a lightbulb with planet earth in a mossy green background by Capt_Pic via Shutterstock

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Darren Carlat on 07/11/2026

Round 3: Why Volatility Can Make or Break a Commodity Spread

After selecting the best direction and leg configuration, one final filter remains: volatility. Discover how Smart Spreads classifies trades into high-, mid-, and low-volatility environments and why identical spreads can produce dramatically different historical results depending on when they're tra

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Rich Asplund on 07/10/2026

Crude Oil Prices Retreat as US-Iran Peace Talks Set to Continue

August WTI crude oil (CLQ26 ) on Friday closed down -0.67 (-0.93%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26 ) closed down -0.0541 (-1.78%). Crude oil and gasoline prices gave up an early advance on Friday and moved lower as prices whipsawed on various news headlines. Crude prices initially jumped on Friday

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Rich Asplund on 07/10/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Fall on Cooler Weather and Ample Supplies

August Nymex natural gas (NGQ26 ) on Friday closed down -0.072 (-2.39%). Nat-gas prices added to Thursday’s losses on Friday and posted a 1.5-month low. Nat-gas prices are under pressure as US weather forecasts shifted to show cooler weather in the coming weeks, which could potentially curb demand

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