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Intel Brief: U.S. Crude Outperforms
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Intel Brief: U.S. Crude Outperforms

WTI finishes with a record weekly gain and the highest prompt settle since Sep 2023. Fund managers hit the exit after initial MidEast developments.

Daily Market Update: March 5, 2026
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Daily Market Update: March 5, 2026

Crude benchmarks gap higher as MidEast conflict and associated disruptions raise concerns about regional supply shortages. Qatar's LNG curtailments fuel bets that Europe and Asia will be forced to compete for cargoes this injection season.

Daily Market Update: March 4, 2026
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Daily Market Update: March 4, 2026

Crude benchmarks steady after President Trump reports insurance and potential naval escorts for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. NYMEX natural gas finished lower with headwinds from bearish mid-March forecast revisions.

Daily Market Update: March 3, 2026
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Daily Market Update: March 3, 2026

The crude complex extended its rally but eased late in the session after President Trump addressed Strait of Hormuz insurance and transit security. NYMEX natural gas finished higher with support from Qatari LNG disruptions and moderate colder revisions to mid-March forecasts.

Daily Market Update: March 2, 2026
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Daily Market Update: March 2, 2026

Mid-East conflict drives front-centric gains across the crude complex. NYMEX natural gas finds support from suspended Qatari LNG production.

Intel Brief: Pre-War Positioning
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Intel Brief: Pre-War Positioning

Speculative short interest in Brent and WTI increased for the first time in eight weeks, perpetuating upside risks to price/volatility as U.S.-Iran negotiations heat up.