WTIWest Texas Intermediate Crude Oil
West Texas Intermediate Crude Oil (WTI) is a NYMEX-listed commodity covered by Valdrans. Last close $81.960, -3.18% on the day; -0.85% over 1 week, +16.59% over 4 weeks, +29.66% over 6 months (prices as of 27 Jul 2026).
- Last close (27 Jul 2026)
- $81.960
- Today
- -3.18%
- 1 week
- -0.85%
- 4 weeks
- +16.59%
- 6 months
- +29.66%
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Abu Dhabi promotes Murban crude as rival benchmark to Platts Dubai
Oilprice reported on 3 July 2026 that Abu Dhabi is pursuing structural changes to position Murban crude as a global pricing benchmark via ICE Futures Abu Dhabi, targeting Asian buyers and competing directly with the Platts Dubai assessment.
Canada approves Pacific coast oil pipeline; TSX energy sector rises
Canada's federal and Alberta governments jointly approved a new Pacific coast oil pipeline on 3 July 2026, with C$150 billion in associated investments announced. The TSX rose on Friday following the announcement, with the energy sector contributing to the gain.
Oil slides toward $60 target as Hormuz traffic normalises and supply builds
A session dominated by oil supply normalisation and divergent European PMI data, with Japanese wages and ECB commentary adding secondary colour.
Dollar slides, metals gain as weak US jobs data trims Fed rate-hike expectations
A mixed overnight session shaped by Friday's below-forecast US payrolls, Strait of Hormuz energy supply shifts, a 5% South Korean equity rebound, and thin US holiday trading conditions.
Oman India Fertiliser IPO draws $12 billion in orders, 17 times covered
Oman India Fertiliser Co. received over $12 billion in orders for its $678 million IPO, representing approximately 17 times subscription. Bloomberg Markets reported the listing as the largest in the Middle East since the onset of regional conflict.
US June payrolls miss at 57,000 as yen surges on suspected BOJ intervention
A data-heavy European session defined by a sharp US payrolls miss, suspected Japanese intervention in the yen, and continued crude supply recovery through the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia launches large-scale Ukraine strike as Asian chip stocks fall 6%
A busy overnight session marked by Russia's major Ukraine strike, a sharp Asia tech selloff, and oil slipping for a third session amid Iran talks progress.
India's Russian crude imports hit 2.6 mb/d in June, 54% of total intake
Indian crude imports reached a record 5 million barrels per day in June 2026, with Russian crude accounting for 2.6 million barrels per day — 54% of total intake — more than double the volume recorded in February 2026.
Gold hits lowest since November; gold-oil correlation breaks down
Gold fell to $3,983.07 per troy ounce on Wednesday, its lowest since November, posting a 14% quarterly decline — worst since 2013. WTI crude also declined as US-Iran talks progressed, ending a five-month tandem rally in both commodities.
Oil declines as Iran snubs Qatar talks; dollar strengthens before Warsh speech
A moderately active European session dominated by oil pressure, dollar strength, softer eurozone inflation, and UK defence spending confirmation.
KOSPI doubles in H1 2026 as yen hits 40-year low and Goldman flags oil surplus
A busy session closing out H1 2026, dominated by Asian market performance reviews, yen weakness, oil supply dynamics, and AI-related policy and investment news.
German June CPI fell to ~2.4% as state-level readings missed expectations
Regional CPI data released 30 June showed year-over-year inflation falling across four German states; the national June headline was estimated at approximately 2.4%, down from 2.6% in May. No specific price moves for German Bunds or EURUSD were reported.
US stocks on track for best quarter in six years as SCOTUS reshapes tariff and Fed landscape
A busy quarter-end European session shaped by yen weakness at 40-year lows, oil's largest quarterly drop since 2020, easing eurozone inflation, and major US Supreme Court rulings on tariffs and Fed independence.
Japanese yen falls to weakest since 1986 amid intervention concerns
An active overnight session dominated by yen weakness to 40-year lows, mixed China PMI data, and continued Hormuz geopolitical tension weighing on oil.
China June manufacturing PMI beat at 50.3; CSI 300 and Hang Seng tied to data
China's official manufacturing PMI came in at 50.3 for June 2026, above the 50.1 forecast and up from 50.0 in May; the non-manufacturing PMI reached 50.2 and the composite PMI stood at 50.6. ING held its Q2 GDP growth estimate at 4.6% year-on-year, while the ex-factory price index fell to 48.2.
US-Iran Doha talks announced after Strait of Hormuz military clashes
Trump announced via Truth Social on 29 June 2026 that US and Iranian delegations would hold indirect talks in Doha following weekend military clashes in the Strait of Hormuz; WTI crude was reported in connection with the Hormuz shipping disruption.
Pakistan state LNG buyer issues emergency tender amid Strait of Hormuz disruption
Pakistan's state-owned LNG importer issued an emergency tender for cargo delivery between 30 June and 4 July 2026, with Bloomberg Markets reporting that attacks in the Strait of Hormuz were actively disrupting LNG supply flows to the country.
US-Iran agree to halt attacks ahead of Doha talks as Hormuz traffic recovers
A busy European session shaped by geopolitical de-escalation in the Gulf, a sharp Microsoft-led tech decline, and several major corporate announcements including Comcast's spin-off and Rocket Lab's Iridium deal.
US and Iran agree to halt attacks ahead of Doha peace talks
A volatile overnight session dominated by US-Iran de-escalation in the Strait of Hormuz and a broad first-half rally in semiconductor shares.
US strikes Iran; Trump threatens annihilation as Hormuz tensions escalate sharply
A highly active weekend dominated by US-Iran military escalation in the Strait of Hormuz, sweeping tariff threats against Europe, and sharp moves across equities, energy, and crypto.