Chevron stock is spiking after the U.S. raid on Venezuela The price of U.S. crude oil gained 1% after U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a weekend raid. Fortune · Jan 5
Cotton Starting Monday with a Rally Back Cotton price action is up 35 to 46 points so far on Monday morning. Futures closed the Friday session with weakness, as contracts were down 11 to 26 points, with March slipping 48 points over the short week. Crude oil futures were down 9 cents per barrel at $57.41. The... Barchart · Jan 5
How Did the 3 Kings of Commodities React to Weekend Developments? The 3 Kings of Commodities (Gold, Crude Oil, and Corn) showed different reactions to the US actions in Venezuela over the weekend. Barchart · Jan 5
US energy stocks rise as Trump vows to unlock Venezuela’s oil Oil price rises despite fears US president’s pledge could deepen global supply glut The Guardian - UK · Jan 5
If Venezuela becomes a major oil producer again, 'that could cement lower prices' long term and put pressure on Russia, analyst says “There’s been a big benefit for Russia to see Venezuela’s oil industry collapse. And the reason is because they were a competitor on the global stage for that oil market.” Fortune · Jan 4
Trump's plan to seize and revitalize Venezuela's oil industry faces major hurdles President Donald Trump's plan to take control of Venezuela's oil industry and ask American companies to revitalize it after capturing that country's president in a military raid isn't likely to have a significant immediate impact on oil prices The Independent UK · Jan 4
Cotton Closes Lower on Friday Cotton futures closed the Friday session with weakness, as contracts were down 11 to 26 points, with March slipping 48 points over the short week. Crude oil futures were down 9 cents per barrel at $57.41. The US dollar index was up $0.123 at $98.170. On Wednesday afternoon, USDA released... Barchart · Jan 2
Crude Prices Pressured by Concerns About a Global Oil Glut February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) on Friday closed down -0.10 (-0.17%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) closed down -0.0168 (-0.08%). Crude oil and gasoline prices tumbled to 2-week lows on Friday on expectations for a record global supply surplus. Both the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the US... Barchart · Jan 2
Cotton Falling at Friday’s Midday Cotton futures are trading with 25 to 45 point losses so far on Friday. Crude oil futures are down 41 cents per barrel at $57.01. The US dollar index is up $0.058 at $98.105. On Wednesday afternoon, USDA released the payment details for the Farm Bridge Assistance program, with the... Barchart · Jan 2
Crude Prices Decline on Expectations of a Record Global Oil Surplus February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) today is down -0.61 (-1.06%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) is down -0.0253 (-1.48%). Crude oil and gasoline prices tumbled to 2-week lows today on expectations for a record global supply surplus. Both the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the US government see... Barchart · Jan 2
Cotton Starting Off the New Year with Slight Gains Cotton price action is mostly steady to 5 points higher. Futures posted losses of 2 to 5 points across most contracts as the market closed out 2025. Crude oil futures were down 54 cents per barrel at $57.41. The US dollar index was up $0.040 at $97.995. Futures will be... Barchart · Jan 2
Cotton Closes Weaker on Wednesday Cotton futures posted losses of 2 to 5 points across most contracts as the market closed out 2025. Crude oil futures were down 54 cents per barrel at $57.41. The US dollar index was up $0.040 at $97.995. Futures will be closed on Thursday for New Years Day. CFTC released... Barchart · Dec 31, 2025
Crude Prices Fall on Abundant Supplies and Dollar Strength February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.53 (-0.91%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) closed down -0.0180 (-1.04%). Crude oil and gasoline prices gave up an early advance and retreated on Wednesday on a mostly bearish weekly EIA inventory report. Also, Wednesday's rally in the dollar... Barchart · Dec 31, 2025
Cotton Back to Mixed Midday Action on Wednesday Cotton futures are showing mixed trade at midday, with contracts within 10 points of unchanged. Crude oil futures are down 20 cents per barrel at $57.75. The US dollar index was up $0.120 at $98.075. Export Sales data from this morning showed 182,680 RB of cotton sold in the week... Barchart · Dec 31, 2025
Barchart · Dec 31, 2025 Crude Prices Erase Early Gains on a Bearish EIA Inventory Report February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) today is down -0.03 (-0.05%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) is down -0.0196 (-1.13%). Crude oil and gasoline prices gave up an early advance and turned lower today on a mostly bearish weekly EIA inventory report. Also, today's rally in the dollar index...
Barchart · Dec 31, 2025 Cotton Starting Final Day of 2025 with Gains Cotton price action is up 17 to 20 points in the front months. Futures slipped back on Tuesday, with contracts closing within 5 points of unchanged. Crude oil futures were down 13 cents per barrel at $57.95. The US dollar index was up $0.188 at $97.920. The Seam’s online auction...
Barchart · Dec 30, 2025 Cotton Closes Mixed, with Steady Trade on Tuesday Cotton futures slipped back on Tuesday, with contracts closing within 5 points of unchanged. Crude oil futures were down 13 cents per barrel at $57.95. The US dollar index was up $0.188 at $97.920. The Seam’s online auction showed sales of 23,018 bales on December 29 at an average price...
Barchart · Dec 30, 2025 Crude Oil Prices Turn Lower as the Dollar Strengthens February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.13 (-0.22%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) closed up +0.0053 (+0.31%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled mixed on Tuesday. Crude prices gave up an early advance and turned lower Tuesday after the dollar index (DXY00 ) climbed to...
Barchart · Dec 30, 2025 Cotton Trading Mixed on Tuesday Cotton futures are showing mixed action on Tuesday, with contracts down 9 points to 5 points higher in the front months. Crude oil futures are down 7 cents per barrel higher at $58.01. The US dollar index is up $0.138 at $97.865. The Seam’s online auction showed sales of 23,018...
Barchart · Dec 30, 2025 Crude Oil Prices Supported by Global Geopolitical Risks February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) today is up +0.23 (+0.40%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) is up +0.0126 (+0.73%). Crude oil prices added to Monday's sharp gains today as global geopolitical risks from Venezuela, Nigeria, and Russia persist. Also, expectations that OPEC+ will stick with plans to pause...
Barchart · Dec 30, 2025 Cotton Showing Early Tuesday Strength Cotton price action is up 30 to 40 points on Tuesday morning. Futures slipped lower into the close, with contracts posting losses of 10 to 15 points on the day. Crude oil futures were $1.09 per barrel higher at $57.83. The US dollar index was steady at $97.700. The December...
Barchart · Dec 29, 2025 Cotton Faces Pressure into the Close Cotton futures slipped lower into the close, with contracts posting losses of 10 to 15 points on the day. Crude oil futures were $1.09 per barrel higher at $57.83. The US dollar index was steady at $97.700. The December 26 online auction from The Seam showed sales of 9,181 bales...
Barchart · Dec 29, 2025 Crude Oil Prices Climb as Talks to End Ukraine War Failed to Yield a Breakthrough February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) on Monday closed up +1.34 (+2.36%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) closed up +0.0203 (+1.19%). Crude oil prices settled sharply higher on Monday after weekend talks to end the Ukraine-Russian war failed to yield a breakthrough. Also, hopes of stronger Chinese energy demand...
Barchart · Dec 29, 2025 Cotton Holding onto Slight Gains on Monday Cotton futures are showing slight 5 to 10 point gains across the front months on Monday. Crude oil futures are $1.35 per barrel higher at $58.09. The US dollar index is up $0.152 to $97.850. The December 26 online auction from The Seam showed sales of 9,181 bales at an...
Barchart · Dec 29, 2025 Crude Oil Prices Rally on no Breakthrough to end the Ukraine War February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) today is up +1.43 (+2.52%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) is up +0.0337 (+1.97%). Crude oil prices are moving sharply higher today after weekend talks to end the Ukraine-Russian war failed to yield a breakthrough. Also, hopes of stronger Chinese energy demand are...