United States Oil Fund LP

USO holds predominantly short-term NYMEX futures contracts on WTI crude oil.

United States Brent Oil Fund LP

Invesco DB Oil Fund

Direxion Daily S&P Oil & Gas Exp. & Prod. Bull 2X Shares

iShares U.S. Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF

VanEck Vectors Oil Services ETF

iPath Pure Beta Crude Oil ETN

Invesco Dynamic Oil & Gas Services ETF

ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil

SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF

The Strait of Hormuz is widely recognized as a vital oil transit chokepoint. Situated between Iran and Oman, the waterway is a narrow but strategically important channel that links crude producers in the Middle East with key markets across the world.

Why oil and gas markets are dreading the risk of supply disruption in the Strait of Hormuz

The oil and natural gas markets have surged due to geopolitical uncertainty and market volatility, while the US dollar has hit strong resistance.

Oil, Natural Gas, US Dollar Technical Analysis in the Face of Geopolitical Uncertainty

Oil edged lower in early Asian trade likely due to profit-taking.

Oil Edges Lower but Prices May Remain Supported

Oil prices edged lower in early Asian trading hours on Tuesday as traders booked profits after prices rallied to their highest in over a month on Monday amid fears that the Middle East could be on the brink of a region-wide war.

Oil edges lower after rallying to highest in over a month on Middle East war risk

Oil futures added to last week's heavy gains as traders hedge against the possibility of Israel striking Iranian energy infrastructure in response to last week's missile attack.

Oil Futures Extend Rally on Middle East Geopolitical Tensions

Short-covering may have played a significant role in the rally.

Natural Gas, WTI Oil, Brent Oil Forecasts – Oil Tests New Highs As Traders Focus On Middle East War Risk

Oil prices have surged amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, with traders hedging against a "worst-case scenario" that could see prices climb to $100 a barrel.

Oil prices rise as Middle East tensions escalate, markets hedge against $100 a barrel surge

The crude oil market continues to rally overall, as the demand for oil, the geopolitical issues, and even yet another hurricane all come into the picture to suggest that supply could be threatened.

Crude Oil Price Forecast – Crude Oil Continues to See Upward Pressure

Canadian Natural Resources

Chevron

The company is expected to divest $10 billion to $15 billion of assets by 2028.

Chevron to Sell Oil Sands to Canadian Natural Resources in $6.5 Billion Deal

Chevron's Canada unit plans to sell its stakes in oil sands and shale assets to Canadian Natural Resources for $6.5 billion as part of efforts to achieve divesting goal by 2028.

Chevron to Sell Oil Sands, Shale Assets for $6.5 Billion to Canadian Natural

Crude oil prices surge as Middle East tensions escalate, pushing futures past $76. Traders eye $80, with OPEC+ supply in focus amid possible disruptions.

Oil News: Crude Prices Surge as Middle East Tensions Drive Bullish Outlook

Crude oil prices started the week off higher.

U.S. crude oil jumps nearly 3%, trades above $76 as market waits for Israel strike against Iran

Crude benchmarks ticked up on Monday, which is the one-year anniversary of Hamas' Oct. 7 strike on Israel.

Oil Prices Are Climbing. Middle East Tensions Weigh Heavy on the Market.

Rising geopolitical risks may push natural gas and oil prices higher. See what's next for the energy sector in 2024.

Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: Will Rising Geopolitical Risks Trigger New Highs?

Oil fell in early Asian trade. Sentiment will likely remain weak, given seasonal trends, while tensions in the Middle East will slightly offset this, ANZ said.

Oil Falls; Sentiment Likely to Remain Weak

Oil prices pared gains in early trade on Monday after charting their biggest weekly rise in over a year on Friday amid mounting threats of a region-wide war in the Middle East.

Oil pares gains after strongest weekly rise in over a year

In summary, the worst case (for the oil market) would be an Israeli attack that reduced Iranian oil exports, and then the issue becomes whether the Saudis raise production to compensate or seek to draw down global inventories in support of prices, which would mean Brent stays over $80. Absent such an attack, the security premium will be only temporary and weakness in the fundamentals will reassert themselves; Brent would sink below $75 again.

Oil's Security Premium Could Rise, But Is Unlikely To Persist

With rising Middle East conflict, crude oil could see sharp price spikes. Analysts warn of a $20 jump if Iran's oil output is hit.

Oil News: How Will Traders React if Iran's Oil Infrastructure is Targeted?

This week saw significant movements in global markets driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, robust U.S. job gains, and various economic indicators influencing investor sentiment across regions.

Global Markets Weekly: Oil Prices Rise Amid Middle East Tensions

Goldman Sachs said on Friday that it expects its Brent price forecast to peak $10-$20 per barrel in 2025 due to potential disruptions in Iranian production.

Goldman eyes Brent outlook rise due to Iranian supply risks

Options traders have made record bets that will pay off if Middle East tensions push oil toward $100 a barrel.

Bets oil will hit $100 a barrel surge on fears of wider Middle Eastern war

Oil traders decided to take some profits off the table ahead of the weekend.

Natural Gas, WTI Oil, Brent Oil Forecasts – Oil Pulls Back From Session Highs As Traders Focus On Middle East

Analysts have identified Iran's Gulf Star refinery and Kharg Island export terminal as potential high-impact targets amidst heightened Middle East tensions. Recent updates suggest Iran has evacuated a Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) from the Kharg Island oil terminal, indicating preparations for potential attacks.

Oil Prices Surge Amid Middle East Tensions, Key Infrastructure at Risk

The effects of Middle East turmoil are small so far, but could spike if Israel targets Iran's oil facilities, Patti Domm writes in a guest commentary.

Attacks on Iranian Oil Could Cause Pain at the Pump. How Much Gas Prices Could Rise.

The crude oil market bounced a bit during the week, as the market continues to bounce back and forth in a well-defined range that we have seen over the last two years. With this, I suspect this is a market that continues to see a lot of noise.

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