WTI falls as cease-fire talks continue

WTI falls as cease-fire talks continue

U.S. crude oil futures fell 3% on Friday amid reports that Qatar told Iran to not attack Israel while Gaza cease-fire talks are ongoing. Qatar’s prime minister old Iran’s leaders in a phone call after the first day of Gaza cease-fire talks in Doha Thursday that they should de-escalate, warning of the consequences of attacking … Read more

Data and earnings ease recession fears

Data and earnings ease recession fears

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WTI, Brent rebound after two days of losses

WTI, Brent rebound after two days of losses

U.S. crude oil futures rose 1% on Thursday, rebounding from two days of losses as the benchmark reached for $78 per barrel. The U.S. benchmark surged above $80 per barrel on Monday as Israel and OPEC member Iran appeared on the brink of direct conflict, with the Pentagon dispatching forces to the Middle East to … Read more

Inflation battle is ‘absolutely’ done

Inflation battle is ‘absolutely’ done

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WTI steady after Biden says Iran might not attack

WTI steady after Biden says Iran might not attack

Oil futures held steady Wednesday with U.S. crude trading above $78 per barrel, after President Joe Biden said Iran might refrain from attacking Israel if a cease-fire deal is reached in Gaza. Biden told reporters Tuesday afternoon his “expectation” is Iran would not strike Israel if a deal is clinched to stop the fighting in … Read more

Wall Street surges; Starbucks ousts CEO

Wall Street surges; Starbucks ousts CEO

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on June 12, 2024 in New York City.  Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no … Read more

Crude oil prices today: WTI near three-week high

Crude oil prices today: WTI near three-week high

U.S. crude oil prices traded close to a three-week high Tuesday, after rallying on Monday in anticipation of an attack by Iran against Israel that could play havoc with Mideast production and transportation. “The oil market’s concern is that a broader conflict between Israel and Iran could cause oil supply disruptions in and around the … Read more

WTI tops $77 per barrel

WTI tops  per barrel

U.S. crude oil topped $77 per barrel on Monday, rising for the fifth day as the Pentagon dispatched more forces to the Middle East in anticipation of an Iranian attack on Israel. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered a carrier strike group, including F-35 warplanes, to accelerate its deployment to the region. Austin also ordered a … Read more

Wall Street rebounds, earnings and inflation data on deck

Wall Street rebounds, earnings and inflation data on deck

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Prequels, sequels and pixie dust

Prequels, sequels and pixie dust

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on Oct. 4, 2023. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. … Read more