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ULSD Futures Edge Higher Amid Tight Distillate Inventories, Iran Talks
Heating oil futures gained slightly as market balances tight distillate supplies against potential progress in Iran negotiations. Attention turns to the upcoming OPEC+ meeting and inventory data.
Oil Prices Surge on U.S.-Iran Talks Stalemate, Ignoring Inventory Build
Oil prices climbed sharply Thursday as stalled U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations fueled supply concerns, with Brent crude rising to $72.02 and WTI gaining to $66.29, despite a significant U.S. inventory build.
Oil Surges on Iran Talks, Eyes on OPEC+ Meeting and Inventories
Oil prices rallied Thursday, with Brent crude rising $1.17 to $72.02 and WTI gaining 87 cents to $66.29, driven by geopolitical tensions and anticipation of the upcoming OPEC+ meeting.
Brent Crude Surges Amid U.S.-Iran Talks, OPEC+ Meeting Looms
Brent crude futures rallied over 1.7% to surpass $72 per barrel, shrugging off a significant U.S. inventory build as geopolitical tensions from U.S.-Iran talks dominated trader focus. The OPEC+ alliance is set to meet March 1 to discuss April production levels.
Gold Holds Steady Amid Geopolitical Caution, Silver Slumps
Gold prices showed minimal movement Thursday, with spot gold edging slightly higher to $5,168.80 per ounce as traders remained cautious ahead of U.S.-Iran nuclear discussions. Silver fell sharply, losing 2.4%.
Gold Surges Past $5,000 on Tariff, Inflation Data
Gold prices rallied sharply Friday, with spot gold rising 1.5% to $5,071.48, propelled by renewed tariff announcements and persistent inflation concerns. The move follows disappointing Q4 GDP data.
Silver Surges 5.8% to $82.92 on Growth Fears, Tariff News
Silver closed at $82.92 an ounce, gaining 5.8% amid soft economic data and fresh trade policy moves. The metal's volatility highlights its dual role as both an industrial commodity and a macro hedge.
Gasoline Futures Rally on Tight Supply, Pump Prices Poised to Climb
U.S. gasoline futures held a significant weekly gain near $2.01 a gallon, supported by a substantial inventory draw and rising demand. The national average pump price sits at $2.92, with refiners Valero and Phillips 66 seeing share gains.
Distillate Supply Squeeze Supports Heating Oil Despite Daily Dip
U.S. heating oil futures declined 0.8% to $2.59 a gallon Friday, pausing after a rally fueled by a significant weekly drawdown in distillate stockpiles. Inventories fell 4.6 million barrels to 120.1 million, roughly 5% under the five-year average.
Oil Holds Near Six-Month Highs Amid Iran Tensions, Supply Draws
Oil prices remained near six-month highs despite a slight Friday pullback, supported by geopolitical tensions and a sharp drop in U.S. crude inventories. Brent and WTI posted weekly gains of roughly 5.3%.
Silver Surges Past $82 on Tariff Ruling and Economic Data
Silver prices rallied sharply on Friday, climbing above $82 per ounce as markets reacted to a major Supreme Court tariff ruling and disappointing economic growth figures.
Natural Gas Futures Surge 5% on Weather, LNG Startup Outlook
U.S. natural gas futures climbed nearly 5% Friday, rebounding from recent lows as a cold snap and expectations for new LNG export demand from the Golden Pass project supported prices.