Heating Oil Futures Dip as Geopolitical Tensions Ease, Traders Eye Inventory Data
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Heating Oil Futures Dip as Geopolitical Tensions Ease, Traders Eye Inventory Data

NYMEX heating oil futures declined 0.7% to $2.3996 per gallon, tracking a pullback in crude oil. Market focus shifts to Wednesday's U.S. distillate inventory report for direction.

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Gasoline Futures Gain Amid Geopolitical Tensions, Traders Eye Inventory Data
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Gasoline Futures Gain Amid Geopolitical Tensions, Traders Eye Inventory Data

RBOB gasoline futures rose over 1% as U.S.-Iran tensions near the Strait of Hormuz kept traders cautious. The national average pump price increased to $2.921 per gallon.

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Mortgage Rates Hold Steady Near 6.3% as Key Economic Data Awaited
Economy Daniel Marsh

Mortgage Rates Hold Steady Near 6.3% as Key Economic Data Awaited

U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rates remained near 6.28% early Tuesday, with markets focused on upcoming employment and inflation reports. Rocket Companies shares gained in premarket trading.

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Oil Prices Retreat as Hormuz Tensions Offset by Supply Resilience
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Oil Prices Retreat as Hormuz Tensions Offset by Supply Resilience

Brent crude edged lower Tuesday, paring gains from a geopolitical risk rally sparked by U.S. warnings near Iran. Market focus shifts to inventory data and OPEC's monthly report.

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Oil Prices Retreat as Geopolitical Tensions Maintain Supply Risk Premium
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Oil Prices Retreat as Geopolitical Tensions Maintain Supply Risk Premium

Brent and WTI crude declined Tuesday amid heightened U.S.-Iran tensions and new maritime guidance for the Strait of Hormuz. Traders await U.S. inventory data for further market direction.

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Markets Await Retail Sales Data and Treasury Auction Amid Flat Futures
Markets Daniel Marsh

Markets Await Retail Sales Data and Treasury Auction Amid Flat Futures

U.S. stock futures held steady early Tuesday as investors braced for December retail sales figures and a $58 billion 3-year Treasury note auction. The Dow closed at a record high for a second consecutive session on Monday.

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Natural Gas Futures Extend Losses on Milder Weather Outlook, Storage Data Awaited
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Natural Gas Futures Extend Losses on Milder Weather Outlook, Storage Data Awaited

U.S. natural gas prices declined further early Tuesday, pressured by forecasts for warmer late-February weather reducing heating demand. Market attention turns to Thursday's storage report for signs of inventory trends.

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XRP Gains 2.5% to $1.42 Amid Binance Fee Waiver and Ripple Custody Expansion
Crypto Sarah Chen

XRP Gains 2.5% to $1.42 Amid Binance Fee Waiver and Ripple Custody Expansion

XRP rose 2.5% to $1.42, recovering from last week's 12% drop, as Binance launched zero-fee trading and Ripple expanded custody partnerships. Traders await Ripple's Community Day and key U.S. economic data.

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Bitcoin Retreats Below $70K Amid ETF Inflows and Strategy Purchase
Crypto Sarah Chen

Bitcoin Retreats Below $70K Amid ETF Inflows and Strategy Purchase

Bitcoin trades near $68,900 as spot ETFs attract $144.9 million in net inflows. Strategy adds $90 million in BTC, while gold holds above $5,000 ahead of key U.S. economic data.

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Cisco Unveils AI Networking Chip, Intensifying Competition with Nvidia and Broadcom
Technology Sarah Chen

Cisco Unveils AI Networking Chip, Intensifying Competition with Nvidia and Broadcom

Cisco Systems introduced its new Silicon One G300 networking chip for AI data centers, aiming to challenge incumbents Nvidia and Broadcom. The announcement comes as Cisco's stock hit a 52-week high ahead of its quarterly earnings report.

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Futures Inch Higher Ahead of Key Retail Sales, Earnings Reports
Markets Daniel Marsh

Futures Inch Higher Ahead of Key Retail Sales, Earnings Reports

U.S. stock futures edged up Tuesday as investors awaited crucial retail sales data and earnings from Coca-Cola and Ford. The S&P 500 futures rose 0.08%, while Dow futures added 45 points.

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Silver Retreats as Dollar Gains Strength Ahead of Key U.S. Economic Reports
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Silver Retreats as Dollar Gains Strength Ahead of Key U.S. Economic Reports

Silver prices declined over 1% as the U.S. dollar strengthened, with traders awaiting crucial U.S. employment and inflation data later this week that could influence Federal Reserve policy.

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