Crude oil prices today: WTI is trading at $70.98
The Brent/WTI spread has historically ranged between $4/bbl and $8/bbl, but it can expand or contract based on factors related to U.S. and international supply and demand conditions. For example, the Brent/WTI spread hit nearly $14/bbl in April 2011 when protests sparked market fears of significant oil supply disruptions in the Middle East.
Futures inch up as investors brace for Fed's first rate cut in four years
U.S. stock index futures were marginally higher on Wednesday as the Federal Reserve was widely expected to deliver its first interest rate cut in more than four years, with most investors betting on a 50-basis point reduction.
Oil prices log weekly gains after Fed rate cut, rising Middle East tensions
Oil futures fell Friday but booked solid weekly gains, boosted by the Federal Reserve’s decision to deliver a large interest-rate cut as well as a renewed rise in tensions in the Middle East after a series of pager and walkie-talkie explosions aimed at Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon.
Crude oil prices today: WTI prices are up 0.90% today
WTI futures traded around $70.30 per barrel, as of 9 a.m. ET. That’s an increase of 0.90% in the last 24 hours.
Oil prices rise 2% after US rate cut
Oil prices rose by nearly 2% on Thursday after the Federal Reserve's large cut in U.S. interest rates helped global benchmark Brent crude recover from its lowest in nearly three years hit last week. Brent futures rose to $74.
Oil prices rise after Fed delivers big interest-rate cut
Oil futures rose Thursday, gaining ground alongside global equities and other assets perceived as risky, a day after the Federal Reserve delivered a large interest-rate cut and set the stage for further easing of monetary policy.
U.S. crude oil rises nearly 1%, trades above $71 per barrel after Fed rate cut
Crude futures are on the rebound after the Fed surprised many in the market with a big rate cut. Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah are also escalating. U.S. crude oil rose nearly 1% on Thursday, one day after the Federal Reserve slashed interest rates for the first time in more than four years and as tensions in the Middle East continued to escalate.
Oil ends week higher as investors take stock of Fed rate cuts
Oil prices settled lower on Friday but recorded a second straight week of gains, garnering support from a U.S. interest rate cut and a dip in U.S. supply. Brent futures settled down 39 cents, or 0.52%,
Crude prices rise above $70, supported by Fed rate cut and lower US oil supplies
Crude prices surged past $70 this week, driven by a Federal Reserve rate cut and a decrease in US oil supplies.
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