The Latest Breaking News from crude oil

Cotton Posting a Monday Bounce Back

Cotton prices are up 40 to 49 points across most contracts on Monday morning. Futures closed the Friday session with contracts down 89 to 119 points across the nearbys. December was down 187 points on the week. The US dollar index was back down $1.318 to $98.425, as crude oil...

Barchart · Aug 4, 2025

Cotton Heads Lower into the Weekend

Cotton futures closed the Friday session with contracts down 89 to 119 points across the nearbys. December was down 187 points on the week. The US dollar index was back down $1.318 to $98.425, as crude oil futures were $2.09/barrel lower. CFTC data showed spec funds in cotton futures and...

Barchart · Aug 1, 2025

Crude Prices Plunge on US Economic Concerns

September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) on Friday closed down -1.93 (-2.79%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) closed down -0.0553 (-2.54%). Crude oil and gasoline prices sold off sharply on Friday, driven by concerns about global energy demand due to President Trump's tariff policies and weaker-than-expected US economic reports...

Barchart · Aug 1, 2025

Financial Fact vs Fiction: Why Inflation Is Lower, But Prices Are Not

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Kiplinger · Aug 1, 2025

Cotton Falls Back on Thursday

Cotton futures closed out the Thursday session with contracts down 24 to 29 points, as outside markets continued to add pressure. The US dollar index was up $0.249 to $99.835, as crude oil futures were 78 cents/barrel lower. This morning’s Export Sales report indicated a total of 39,124 RB of...

Barchart · Jul 31, 2025

Crude Prices Retreat on Dollar Strength and US Tariff Policies

September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) on Thursday closed down -0.74 (-1.06%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) closed down -0.0282 (-1.28%). Crude oil and gasoline prices retreated on Thursday. Dollar strength undercut crude prices after the dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a 2-month high on Thursday. Also, concerns...

Barchart · Jul 31, 2025

Cotton Slipping Lower on Thursday

Cotton futures are trading with 3 to 18 point losses at the Thursday midday, as outside markets are continuing to add pressure. The US dollar index is up $0.169 to $99.770, as crude oil futures are 74 cents/barrel higher. This morning’s Export Sales report indicated a total of 39,124 RB...

Barchart · Jul 31, 2025

Crude Prices Fall on Concern Tariff Policies Will Slow Energy Demand

September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) today is down -1.19 (-1.70%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) is down -0.0336 (-1.53%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving lower today. Dollar strength is undercutting crude prices after the dollar index (DXY00 ) today rallied to a 2-month high. Also, concerns...

Barchart · Jul 31, 2025

Crude Oil and the US Dollar Index Are Heading Higher, and Commodity Traders Are Taking Note

These two markets just hit new recent highs.

Barchart · Jul 30, 2025

Threats of Additional Sanctions on Russian Energy Exports Lift Crude Prices

September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.79 (+1.14%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) closed up +0.0262 (+1.20%). Crude oil and gasoline prices on Wednesday extended this week's rally to 5-week highs. Signs of strength in the global economy are supportive for energy demand and crude...

Barchart · Jul 30, 2025