Don't Chase the 40% Gain: Why USO Is a Trade, but XLE Is an Investment

The United States Oil Fund (NYSEARCA:USO) has captured the barrel in a rally year.

24/7 Wall Street • 18 hours ago

Here's where the smart money believes oil prices could wreak havoc on the stock market

A few words of caution before you start buying stocks.

New York Post • 21 hours ago

Oil prices are up 13% in a week — and could head for more than $100 a barrel

Oil prices rose 13% this week as the U.S. and Iran ramped up strikes against one another, raising concerns again about the global oil supply. Bank of America warned that if the conflict doesn't ease soon, barrels could reach upward of $100.

Market Watch • 21 hours ago

Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: Inventory Surprise Meets OPEC+ Hike What's Next for Oil?

Oil gains after a sharp inventory draw while natural gas remains range-bound. Discover the latest forecasts for WTI crude, Brent crude and natural gas.

FXEmpire • Jul 17, 2026

Crude Oil Price Analysis – Crude Oil Tests 50-Day EMA as Middle East Risks Rise

Crude oil continues to react to headlines in the Middle East on Friday, and of course, heading into the weekend, there will be nerves.

FXEmpire • 18 hours ago

Natural Gas, WTI Oil, Brent Oil Forecasts – Oil Rallies 3% As Iran Targets Kuwait's Water And Power Plants

Oil markets tested new highs as traders focused on fighting in the Middle East.

FXEmpire • 14 hours ago

Jeffrey Currie Says Crude's ‘Illusion of Abundance' Is Gone

Jeffrey Currie, chief strategy officer at Altis Partners, says “crude oil prices are the noise, product prices are the signal,” as he explains why the global oil market has moved from deficit to shortage.

Bloomberg Markets and Finance • 21 hours ago

How Recent Volatility is Impacting Oil Prices

Patrick De Haan examines national gas prices saying he expects the national average price of gasoline to reach $4 per gallon in the next three to six days. He discusses how recent oil volatility has impacted gas prices and how Ukrainian attacks on Russian refining impacts oil.

Oil Rises Amid Escalating Supply-Disruption Concerns

Oil rose in early trade amid escalating concerns over supply disruptions in the Middle East.

WSJ • Jul 17, 2026

Oil pipelines around the Strait of Hormuz won't end the threat Iran poses to Middle East crude exports

Middle East oil producers are building or contemplating seven pipeline projects that will bypass the Strait of Hormuz. Pipeline capacity in the Middle East could expand to cover more than 60% of the Gulf states' pre-war oil export volume by the end of 2028, according to Goldman Sachs.

CNBC • Jul 16, 2026