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The Market Was Pressured by the IEA’s Supply Surplus Prediction

By Emily Beckett | October 16, 2025 | Comments Off on The Market Was Pressured by the IEA’s Supply Surplus Prediction

Recap:  The oil market posted an inside trading day as the market remained pressured by the U.S.-China trade tensions and the IEA’s prediction of a supply surplus next year. The […]

Increased Trade Tension and a Bearish IEA Report

By Emily Beckett | October 15, 2025 | Comments Off on Increased Trade Tension and a Bearish IEA Report

Recap:  The oil market on Tuesday continued to trend lower and breached Friday’s trading range as increased trade tension between the U.S. and China and a bearish IEA report weigh […]

Regulatory Matters: Third Quarter 2025

By Emily Beckett | October 14, 2025 | Comments Off on Regulatory Matters: Third Quarter 2025
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The Market Focused on Trade Tensions Between China and U.S.

By Emily Beckett | October 14, 2025 | Comments Off on The Market Focused on Trade Tensions Between China and U.S.

Recap:  The crude oil market on Monday posted an inside trading day following a more than 4% loss on Friday, as the market focused on possible talks between U.S. President […]

November NYMEX Natural Gas Futures Contract Closed at $3.118 on Monday, October 13th.

By Abby McVeigh | October 14, 2025 | Comments Off on November NYMEX Natural Gas Futures Contract Closed at $3.118 on Monday, October 13th.

Monday, October 13th saw the front-month NYMEX Natural Gas contract open at $3.085, $0.021 below Friday’s closing price of $3.106. Falling to an intraday low of $3.048 at 9:45AM, stout […]

November NYMEX Natural Gas Futures Contract Closed at $3.106 on Friday, October 10th.

By Abby McVeigh | October 13, 2025 | Comments Off on November NYMEX Natural Gas Futures Contract Closed at $3.106 on Friday, October 10th.

Friday, October 10th saw the front-month NYMEX Natural Gas contract open at $3.175, $0.094 below Thursday’s closing price of $3.269. Knocked down overnight by updated forecasts containing weak short-term demand, […]

The U.S. Weighing a Large Increase in Tariffs on Chinese Exports

By Emily Beckett | October 13, 2025 | Comments Off on The U.S. Weighing a Large Increase in Tariffs on Chinese Exports

Recap:  The oil market extended its previous losses and ended the session down 4.24% after U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. was weighing a large increase in tariffs imposed […]

November NYMEX Natural Gas Futures Contract Closed at $3.269 on Thursday, October 9th.

By Abby McVeigh | October 10, 2025 | Comments Off on November NYMEX Natural Gas Futures Contract Closed at $3.269 on Thursday, October 9th.

Thursday, October 9th saw the front-month NYMEX Natural Gas contract open at $3.365, $0.032 above Wednesday’s closing price of $3.333. Achieving the intraday high of $3.393 by 9:15AM, prices fell […]

The Crude Market Reacts to the Israel and Hamas Ceasefire Agreement

By Emily Beckett | October 10, 2025 | Comments Off on The Crude Market Reacts to the Israel and Hamas Ceasefire Agreement

Recap:  The crude market ended the session lower after Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas signed a ceasefire agreement. The market was pressured in overnight trading following the announcement […]

The Market Remained Supported by the Limited OPEC+ Production Increase

By Emily Beckett | October 9, 2025 | Comments Off on The Market Remained Supported by the Limited OPEC+ Production Increase

Recap:  The oil market on Wednesday traded higher as it remained supported by the smaller than expected OPEC+ output increase for next month announced over the weekend as well as […]