Goldman Sachs stated that oil price risks remain tilted significantly to the upside near-term. Under a severe Middle East disruption scenario, Brent could exceed $120 per barrel, driven by shipping at
WTI Market News, AI Sentiment & Trading Signals
WTI Crude is the primary US oil benchmark. OPEC+ production decisions, US EIA inventory data, and global demand expectations are the key price drivers.
Last updated: Sept. 13, 2026, 2:26 a.m. UTC
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All WTI newsAn Iranian lawmaker declared the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty non-binding amid ongoing US strikes. While no formal withdrawal has been filed, geopolitical tensions pushed Brent above $109, while s
Escalating attacks on Middle East shipping corridors and crude shut-ins sparked severe supply shortage concerns, pushing oil benchmarks toward an 8% weekly gain. The IEA forecast a steep global supply
Baker Hughes reported the total US rig count rose by three to 591, with oil rigs up by one to 450 and Permian Basin activity flat at 268. WTI crude surged $8.57 over the week to settle at $100.05 per
Dow Jones futures remain pressured as surging Treasury yields and $100 crude oil weigh on equity markets ahead of expected Fed rate hikes. Despite the broader market weakness following a tough week, A
Saudi Arabia has shut down key oil pipelines bypassing the Strait of Hormuz following attacks, constraining export alternatives amid escalating regional hostilities. Heightened geopolitical risks and
US equity indexes rallied despite hotter-than-expected core CPI and climbing Treasury yields. Crude oil tumbled over 2% as diplomatic talks between Gulf nations and Iran raised prospects of easing Mid
Crude oil hovers near $100 as US-Iran conflict disrupts Strait of Hormuz flows, cutting transit drastically. Matrix Energy's Daniel Dicker urges investors to remain long on crude and energy stocks, ci
Oil prices dropped over 2% as diplomatic efforts eased Strait of Hormuz supply concerns. Gold also slipped, while the US dollar rose 0.2% against the Canadian dollar to 1.3864, even as Canadian househ
US equity indexes dropped as 10-year Treasury yields surged near 5% on hot inflation data and escalating Fed rate hike expectations. Geopolitical conflict involving Iran and Houthi threats in the Bab
The IEA slashed its 2026 global oil demand outlook by 2.5 million bpd while warning supply will plunge by 5.7 million bpd amid US-Iran tensions. With over 10 million bpd in Gulf output shut in, crude
Escalating clashes between Houthi rebels and Saudi Arabia threaten key oil-producing areas. Saudi leaders face tough choices over retaliation, stoking supply disruption concerns across global energy m
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Upcoming Economic Events Affecting WTI
Full calendar| Date / Time | Currency | Event | Impact | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 14, 12:30 | USD | 3-Month Bill Auction | Low | 3.8999% | 3.800% |
| Sept. 14, 12:30 | USD | 6-Month Bill Auction | Low | — | 3.890% |
| Sept. 15, 09:15 | USD | ADP Employment Change Weekly | Low | — | 12K |
| Sept. 15, 09:30 | USD | NY Empire State Manufacturing Index SEP | Low | 14 | 20.60 |
| Sept. 15, 09:55 | USD | Redbook YoY SEP/12 | Low | — | 8.3% |
| Sept. 15, 12:30 | USD | 6-Week Bill Auction | Low | — | 3.740% |
| Sept. 15, 13:00 | USD | NOPA Crush Report | Low | — | — |
| Sept. 15, 14:00 | USD | 20-Year Bond Auction | Low | — | 5.204% |
| Sept. 15, 17:30 | USD | API Crude Oil Stock Change SEP/11 | Low | — | -0.3M |
| Sept. 16, 08:00 | USD | MBA 30-Year Mortgage Rate SEP/11 | Low | — | 6.85% |
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WTI Trade Analysis & Blog Posts
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Sept. 8, 2026
Crude Tops $93 as Hormuz Disruption Rattles Rates and Currencies
Persian Gulf shipping disruptions have pushed WTI past $93, reviving inflation risks and lifting 10-year yields over 4.8%. As rate hike expectations return to the table, we break down technical setups across crude, USD/JPY carry unwinds, and Bitcoin’s test of critical $78,000 support.
Sept. 3, 2026
WTI Breaks $92 as Middle East Tensions Shake Macro Markets
Crude surges past $92 amid Strait of Hormuz supply risks, complicating inflation expectations ahead of NFP. Here is how escalating geopolitical friction and central bank positioning are shaping setups across oil, USDJPY, and tech.
Sept. 1, 2026
WTI Spikes on Hormuz Tensions as Yields Hit Gold and Equities
Crude surges toward $88 on Strait of Hormuz clashes while surging Treasury yields pressure gold and global equities. Here is how rate hike repricing and energy supply risks are shaping key setups across WTI, gold, and indices.
Aug. 25, 2026
Tariff Shock Drives USDCAD Upside as Crude Slips
US-Canada trade frictions and proposed auto tariffs are driving strong upside momentum in USDCAD toward 1.3960. Meanwhile, WTI crude drops on revised sanctions, and Bitcoin extends liquidity-driven gains ahead of US GDP and Core PCE data.
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