The total number of active drilling rigs for oil and gas in the United States fell this week, according to new data that Baker Hughes published on Friday, bringing the total rig count in the US to 552 this week

Analysts acknowledged that Bitcoin would likely face pressure if the Fed hikes rates, but they highlighted the asset’s recent resilience.

These two utility stocks combine defensiveness with strong growth outlooks.

Experts warn that surging energy costs are likely to ripple through U.S. supply chains, resulting in higher prices online and in stores.

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“This is looking like it’s going to be a protracted conflict, and oil prices are going to stay high for a longer time,” Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said.

The trade suffered a total blowout this week as warnings from key central banks on inflation sent short-maturity yields soaring, and as traders fully erased expectations for further Fed easing in 2026. “As long as the war is in escalation mode and not de

April WTI crude oil (CLJ26 ) today is up +1.26 (+1.31%), and April RBOB gasoline (RBJ26 ) is up +0.0862 (+2.76%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply higher today as the Iran war drags on, with the Strait of Hormuz closed and Iran continuing attacks

Waller backed the Fed's rate hold but says worsening job losses could push him to advocate for cuts later in 2026

Oil is heading for a fifth straight weekly gain, with Brent near $109, as the Strait of Hormuz remains shut for a third week, keeping supply tight despite policy efforts to ease the market.

Gasoline prices have hit their highest level since 2022 amid the Iran war.

June U.S. Treasury bond futures present a selling opportunity on more price weakness.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.37%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.10%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.64%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.40%, and March E-mini Nasdaq fut

Treasury Secretary Bessent says the U.S. may unsanction 140 million barrels of Iranian oil on tankers to cool prices after Iran shut the Strait of Hormuz.