WTIWest Texas Intermediate Crude Oil
West Texas Intermediate Crude Oil (WTI) is a NYMEX-listed commodity covered by Valdrans. Last close $84.650, -6.43% on the day; +0.71% over 1 week, +20.83% over 4 weeks, +35.68% over 6 months (prices as of 26 Jul 2026).
- Last close (26 Jul 2026)
- $84.650
- Today
- -6.43%
- 1 week
- +0.71%
- 4 weeks
- +20.83%
- 6 months
- +35.68%
Coverage of WTI(20)
Brent tops $100 as Hormuz disruption deepens and US-Iran war widens
A turbulent week defined by surging crude oil prices, sweeping new US trade tariffs, and a $767B single-day wipeout in megacap technology stocks.
Iran strikes U.S. bases across Middle East; Hormuz tanker crossings hit May low
A volatile European session dominated by Middle East military escalation, crude oil surging past $100, and a sweep of stronger-than-expected European PMI data.
Brent crude climbs toward $100 as Houthi tanker strikes escalate Red Sea crisis
A geopolitically charged European session dominated by surging oil prices, rising bond yields, and weaker US equity futures as Middle East tensions intensified.
Brent approaches $96 after Houthi tanker attacks and 12th consecutive US strike on Iran
A geopolitically active overnight session dominated by Middle East escalation, driving oil to six-week highs while Asian chip stocks rose on Alphabet's $200bn AI capex announcement.
US-Iran ceasefire ends; Brent retreats to $88.77 on renewed diplomacy reports
A volatile overnight session dominated by US-Iran escalation and fresh US tariffs on Canada, with oil swinging on conflicting diplomatic signals.
Oil swings from $90 to $80 as Iran signals diplomacy amid Hormuz shutdown
A volatile European session dominated by US-Iran escalation and a late diplomatic pivot, with oil whipsawing and European equities recovering from early losses.
Brent climbs to $90.33 as tanker attacks and US strikes intensify
An active overnight session dominated by US-Iran military escalation, surging oil prices, and semiconductor sector weakness across Asia.
Seven nights of US strikes on Iran; Hormuz transit collapses amid blockade
A highly active week dominated by US-Iran military escalation, Strait of Hormuz disruption, a significant oil price surge, and a sharp IBM earnings miss.
Oil surges 12% as US-Iran strikes shutter Hormuz tanker traffic
A week defined by acute US-Iran military escalation, a significant US inflation undershoot, a historic IBM earnings collapse, and a notable shift in long-duration bond positioning.
Iran expands strikes to Syria and Bahrain as Hormuz tensions lift oil
European session dominated by Iran escalation, broad semiconductor selling, and safe-haven flows into gold and bonds; US futures decline ahead of the open.
Oil surges 12% on the week as Iran blockade threat grips markets
A risk-averse overnight session dominated by US-Iran military escalation, a broad AI and semiconductor selloff, and a sharp weekly gain in crude.
IEA warns of economic shock as Hormuz disruption lifts LNG and oil prices
A risk-averse European session dominated by Strait of Hormuz escalation, with energy prices surging, equities slipping, and safe-haven demand visible across rates and currencies.
U.S. forces strike Iran-linked tanker near Kharg Island, Hormuz tensions deepen
An active overnight session dominated by Hormuz escalation, a new U.S.-Brazil tariff action, and energy supply disruptions across multiple fronts.
Iran Hormuz threat drives Brent above $85 for fourth consecutive session
A geopolitically dominated European session with oil prices extending gains on Iran escalation, offsetting steady equity performance and softer US wholesale inflation data.
US strikes Tehran, reinstates Hormuz blockade; oil rises sharply
A consequential overnight session dominated by US military action against Iran, a weak China GDP print, and a major fintech acquisition offer.
US CPI falls for first time since 2020 as Hormuz blockade drives oil to $86
A session dominated by Hormuz geopolitics, a downside CPI surprise, major bank earnings beats, and a sharp IBM selloff ahead of the US open.
Brent tops $85 as Trump reinstates Hormuz blockade and proposes 20% shipping toll
An active overnight session dominated by fresh US-Iran military escalation and a significant surge in crude oil prices, partially offset by strong China trade data.
US strikes Iran; Strait of Hormuz traffic halts as Brent approaches $80
A volatile European session dominated by US-Iran military escalation, surging oil prices, sharp equity declines, and a record collapse in SK Hynix shares.
US and Iran exchange fresh strikes; Hormuz tanker traffic near standstill
Overnight session dominated by renewed US-Iran military escalation, a 4% oil surge, and broad Asian equity declines on Strait of Hormuz supply fears.
Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed after third US military strike
A week dominated by escalating US-Iran military exchanges, Hormuz closure, surging oil prices, and the landmark SK Hynix Nasdaq listing.