Rich Asplund on 06/23/2026

Crude Oil Prices Settle Lower as Supply Concerns Subside

August WTI crude oil (CLQ26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.65 (-0.88%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26 ) closed down -0.0211 (-0.73%). Crude oil and gasoline prices were under pressure on Tuesday, with crude oil falling to a 3.5-month low. Tuesday’s rally in the dollar index ($DXY ) to a...Oil pipelin

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Rich Asplund on 06/23/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Fall as Cooler Temps Forecast for the US

July Nymex natural gas (NGN26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.106 (-3.26%). Nat-gas prices retreated on Tuesday amid forecasts for cooler US summer weather, which could potentially reduce nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power air-conditioning. The Commodity Weather Group on Tuesday said fo

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TradingView on 06/23/2026

What happens to inflation if the war in Iran ends?

Oil prices are down, gasoline is getting cheaper, yet markets are still expecting the Fed to raise rates—not once, not twice, but possibly three times. Why?A man looking at a warped stock market chart by AciiiDsgn via Shutterstock

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Rich Asplund on 06/23/2026

Crude Oil Prices Fall as Oil Supplies Flow Through the Strait of Hormuz

August WTI crude oil (CLQ26 ) today is down -0.67 (-0.91%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26 ) is down -0.0534 (-1.85%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are under pressure today, with crude oil falling to a 3.5-month low. Today’s rally in the dollar index ($DXY ) to a 13-month high...Petroleum oil and

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Daniel White on 06/23/2026

Energy Update - Morning Express - Blue Line Futures

Sunday night into Monday crude markets saw outsized volatility, posting a ~5% range before 8am Monday as drama surrounding the Iran-US MOU spiked markets higher on the Sunday open. A final deal was agreed upon and signed which prompted a quick market sell-off.Stacked oil barrels by JONGHO SHIN via i

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Rich Asplund on 06/22/2026

Crude Oil Prices Retreat as Global Supply Fears Recede

July WTI crude oil (CLN26 ) on Monday closed down -1.78 (-2.32%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN26 ) closed down -0.0079 (-0.26%). Crude oil and gasoline prices gave up overnight gains on Monday and settled lower. Crude prices retreated on Monday amid signs of progress in US-Iran peace talks, includin

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Rich Asplund on 06/22/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Climb as US Weather Forecasts Turn Hotter

July Nymex natural gas (NGN26 ) on Monday closed up +0.020 (+0.62%). Nat-gas prices rallied to a 3-week nearest-futures high on Monday and settled higher as forecasts for hotter US weather indicate higher nat-gas demand for gas-fired electricity. Forecasts of warmer-than-normal US weather are suppo

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Rich Asplund on 06/22/2026

Crude Oil Prices Tumble on US-Iran Peace Progress

July WTI crude oil (CLN26 ) today is down -1.92 (-2.51%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN26 ) is down -0.0276 (-0.92%). Crude oil and gasoline prices gave up overnight gains and are sharply lower. Crude prices retreated today on signs of progress in US-Iran peace talks, including a waiver on...Oil tank

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Eugene Graner on 06/22/2026

Why Soybean Oil Is Holding Strong While Crude Oil Slides

EPA data showing renewable fuel production is running below mandated levels is helping support soybean oil prices, keeping the market firm despite weakness in crude oil.Rows of soybeans in a field by Jana Milin via iStock

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Neha Panjwani on 06/22/2026

Is APA Corporation Stock Outperforming the Nasdaq?

APA Corporation has outperformed the Nasdaq over the past year, but analysts are cautious about the stock’s prospects.The index of oil up by Pashalgnatov via istock

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Darren Carlat on 06/20/2026

Beyond Carry: Using Forward Curves to Improve Market Selection

Forward curves do more than describe individual spreads—they provide insight into the environment in which an entire market is operating. By identifying markets with historically favorable forward curve conditions and then applying performance filters, traders can focus on opportunities where both m

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Yiannis Zourmpanos on 06/19/2026

Plug Power Stock’s Turnaround Is Starting to Look Real

Plug Power is showing tangible signs of improvement as margins recover, losses narrow, and management targets profitability by the end of 2026.A concept image of space_ Image by Canities via Shutterstock_

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Neha Panjwani on 06/19/2026

Is EQT Corporation Stock Underperforming the Dow?

EQT Corporation has underperformed the Dow over the past year, but analysts are highly optimistic about the stock’s prospects.3d illustration inflation and deflation graph by Deepadesigns via Shutterstock

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Rich Asplund on 06/18/2026

Crude Oil Prices Fall on US-Iran Peace Deal

July WTI crude oil (CLN26 ) on Thursday closed down -0.19 (-0.25%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN26 ) closed up +0.0853 (+2.93%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled mixed on Thursday, with crude falling to a 3.5-month low. Thursday's rally in the dollar index ($DXY ) to a 13-month high...Aerial vi

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Rich Asplund on 06/18/2026

Smaller-Than-Expected Weekly Storage Increase Lifts Nat-Gas Prices

July Nymex natural gas (NGN26 ) on Thursday closed up +0.088 (+2.80%). Nat-gas prices settled sharply higher on Thursday on a smaller-than-expected increase in weekly storage levels. The EIA reported on Thursday that nat-gas inventories rose +73 bcf in the week ended June 12, below expectations of

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