WTI crude oil futures (CL) News
Track canonical SquawkNews coverage tagged to CL, WTI crude oil futures. This hub brings together deduplicated headlines about commodity futures, energy catalysts, earnings, analyst actions, and wider market events so traders can review how a developing story changed over time. It contains 1526 indexed stories across 23 publication days and is ordered by the same first-publication timeline used by LiveCast.
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U.S. military: 5pm ET strikes to keep weakening ability to assault civilian mariners, commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz
U.S. military: 5pm ET strikes to keep weakening ability to assault civilian mariners, commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz
ENERGY | Jul 12, 2026, 09:19 PM UTC
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LS Weekend News Recap (11 – 12 Jul)
US, Iran Renew Airstrikes Amid Conflict Over The Strait Of Hormuz - Hormuz Route Open Despite Iran Declaration, Maritime Group Says - War Leaves Economy With More Stubborn Inflation, Economists Project - US Ambassador To
MACRO | Jul 12, 2026, 08:00 PM UTC
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US Military Conducted Strikes On Iranian Missile And Air Defence Systems - Axios
Also Targeted IRGC Small Boats At Several Locations Around Strait Of Hormuz US Military Says Strait Of Hormuz Remains Open To All Vessels Lawfully Transiting International Waters US Forces Positioned And Prepared To Ensu
ENERGY | Jul 12, 2026, 06:58 PM UTC
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Trump Says Strait Of Hormuz Is Open - NBC Interview
Trump Says Strait Of Hormuz Is Open - NBC Interview
ENERGY | Jul 12, 2026, 06:57 PM UTC
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Iraqi PM To Travel To Washington On Monday, Government Spokesperson: Iraq To Sign Several Oil And Gas MoUs During Visit
Iraqi PM To Travel To Washington On Monday, Government Spokesperson: Iraq To Sign Several Oil And Gas MoUs During Visit
ENERGY | Jul 12, 2026, 06:56 PM UTC
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Kuwait’s Army: Kuwait Oil Company Drilling Platform Targeted By Drone; One Worker Injured And Material Damage Reported; Three Border Centres
Kuwait’s Army: Kuwait Oil Company Drilling Platform Targeted By Drone; One Worker Injured And Material Damage Reported; Three Border Centres Came Under Attack, Resulting In Material Damage
ENERGY | Jul 12, 2026, 06:54 PM UTC
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Iran's Supreme Leader Vows Retaliation; Trump Warns 1,000 US Missiles ‘Locked and Loaded’
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said Saturday that avenging his slain predecessor and father was "the demand of the nation." The declaration further escalates tensions already rising between Tehran and W
RATES | Jul 12, 2026, 05:16 PM UTC
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Global Oil Demand Starts Rebound, IEA Warns Hormuz Still Unstable
Global energy demand has started to recover as oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz partially resumed in June, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said. Renewed fighting between the US and Iran has added uncertai
MACRO | Jul 12, 2026, 05:16 PM UTC
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Iran Attacks Ship, Shuts Strait of Hormuz 'Until Further Notice'—US Launches Strike as Pete Hegseth Says 'Iran Made a Poor Choice'
U.S. Central Command forces said they struck Iran at 7:15 p.m. ET Saturday, the third such strike this week, after Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces attacked a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM Detai
RATES | Jul 12, 2026, 05:16 PM UTC
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Oil Prices Surge Amid US-Iran Tensions, Elizabeth Warren Slams 'Corrupt' Trump-Linked Deal and More: This Week in Economy
It’s been an eventful weekend in the world of finance and politics. Here’s a quick recap of the top economic stories that made headlines. Oil Prices Surge As US-Iran Tensions Escalate Oil prices surged following Presiden
CENTRAL_BANK | Jul 12, 2026, 05:16 PM UTC
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Kuwait Army: Drone attack on Kuwait Oil Company drilling platform causes damage and injures one worker
Kuwait Army: Drone attack on Kuwait Oil Company drilling platform causes damage and injures one worker
ENERGY | Jul 12, 2026, 05:00 PM UTC
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U.S. targeted IRGC small boats at multiple locations near Strait of Hormuz: Axios
U.S. targeted IRGC small boats at multiple locations near Strait of Hormuz: Axios
ENERGY | Jul 12, 2026, 05:00 PM UTC
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Trump: Strait of Hormuz is open - NBC interview
Trump: Strait of Hormuz is open - NBC interview
ENERGY | Jul 12, 2026, 03:14 PM UTC
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Trump: Strait of Hormuz remains accessible in NBC interview
Trump: Strait of Hormuz remains accessible in NBC interview
ENERGY | Jul 12, 2026, 01:14 PM UTC
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U.S. military: Strait of Hormuz open to all ships seeking lawful passage through international waters
U.S. military: Strait of Hormuz open to all ships seeking lawful passage through international waters
ENERGY | Jul 12, 2026, 12:15 PM UTC
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Iran foreign ministry spokesperson: Oman, Iran agree to continue talks on securing shipping in Hormuz Strait
Iran foreign ministry spokesperson: Oman, Iran agree to continue talks on securing shipping in Hormuz Strait
ENERGY | Jul 12, 2026, 05:32 AM UTC
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Iran foreign ministry spokesperson: discussions with Oman Saturday focused on managing traffic and shipping in Strait of Hormuz
Iran foreign ministry spokesperson: discussions with Oman Saturday focused on managing traffic and shipping in Strait of Hormuz
ENERGY | Jul 12, 2026, 05:30 AM UTC
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U.S. military carries out strikes on Iranian targets near Strait of Hormuz: Axios, citing U.S. official
U.S. military carries out strikes on Iranian targets near Strait of Hormuz: Axios, citing U.S. official
ENERGY | Jul 11, 2026, 11:37 PM UTC
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Iran's IRGC Navy: Strait of Hormuz closed until further notice, U.S. interference ends
Iran's IRGC Navy: Strait of Hormuz closed until further notice, U.S. interference ends
ENERGY | Jul 11, 2026, 10:18 PM UTC
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Iran's IRGC Navy: one ship trying to use unauthorized path in Strait of Hormuz hit by warning shot and halted - IRIB
Iran's IRGC Navy: one ship trying to use unauthorized path in Strait of Hormuz hit by warning shot and halted - IRIB
ENERGY | Jul 11, 2026, 10:17 PM UTC
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Oman suggests managing traffic in Strait of Hormuz via two separately controlled lanes: agreement pending - CNN
Oman suggests managing traffic in Strait of Hormuz via two separately controlled lanes: agreement pending - CNN
ENERGY | Jul 11, 2026, 06:55 PM UTC
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Oman proposes agreement for Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes: CNN, citing source
Oman proposes agreement for Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes: CNN, citing source
ENERGY | Jul 11, 2026, 06:53 PM UTC
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Oman, Iran agree to continue technical and political talks on Strait of Hormuz navigation under international law: Oman's state news agency
Oman, Iran agree to continue technical and political talks on Strait of Hormuz navigation under international law: Oman's state news agency
ENERGY | Jul 11, 2026, 06:41 PM UTC
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Iran, Oman foreign ministers discuss suitable mechanisms for safe shipping through Strait of Hormuz under article 5 of Islamabad MOU: Iran's
Iran, Oman foreign ministers discuss suitable mechanisms for safe shipping through Strait of Hormuz under article 5 of Islamabad MOU: Iran's FM
ENERGY | Jul 11, 2026, 04:16 PM UTC
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Fire at two oil depots in Russia’s Rostov region put out: authorities
Fire at two oil depots in Russia’s Rostov region put out: authorities
ENERGY | Jul 11, 2026, 07:35 AM UTC
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US Reportedly Demands Iran Declare Strait of Hormuz Open to Shipping
() -- US officials are demanding that Iran issue a public statement declaring the Strait of Hormuz open and that ships are allowed to transit the waterway, multiple media outlets reported on Friday. Officials reportedly
ENERGY | Jul 10, 2026, 10:05 PM UTC
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Silver futures slide amid rising geopolitical tensions.
Silver futures faced downward pressure to wrap up the week, finishing lower on both the day and week despite staging an intraday rally off technical support. The metals complex caught a safe-haven bid driven by escalatin
CENTRAL_BANK | Jul 10, 2026, 10:00 PM UTC
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10-Year T-Note futures slide to end the week lower.
10-Year T-Note futures slid into the weekend, declining in three of the last four sessions to retest the lower boundaries of their multi-month trading range. Macroeconomic factors like geopolitical uncertainty in the Mid
CENTRAL_BANK | Jul 10, 2026, 10:00 PM UTC
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WTI Crude Oil and Natural Gas futures slide to multi-month lows.
Energy futures traded lower ahead of the weekend as fading geopolitical premiums pressured the complex. WTI Crude Oil futures dropped roughly 1% to hover around $71.60 per barrel, retreating from a two-and-a-half-week hi
ENERGY | Jul 10, 2026, 10:00 PM UTC
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US Oil Update: Crude Steadies as Markets Weigh US-Iran Talks, New Iran Sanctions
() -- Crude oil futures were little changed in after-hours trading on Friday as the US imposed fresh sanctions on Iran's financial services industry, even as peace talks between the two countries remained active, sending
RATES | Jul 10, 2026, 09:37 PM UTC
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U.S. demands Iran issue public statement Tehran will halt fire on ships in Strait of Hormuz: senior officials
U.S. demands Iran issue public statement Tehran will halt fire on ships in Strait of Hormuz: senior officials
ENERGY | Jul 10, 2026, 09:00 PM UTC
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Stocks Near Records as SK Hynix Jumps, Oil Swings – US Market Wrap
Stocks Near Records as SK Hynix Jumps, Oil Swings – US Market Wrap
ENERGY | Jul 10, 2026, 08:22 PM UTC
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US Oil Prices Headed for First Weekly Gain in 5 Weeks Amid Renewed Middle East Tensions
() -- US crude futures slipped Friday, but were on track for their first weekly advance in five weeks following a flare-up in tensions between Washington and Iran. West Texas Intermediate crude was down 0.8% at $71.53 a
ENERGY | Jul 10, 2026, 07:47 PM UTC
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WTI CFTC Positions Week Ended July 7th - FJElite
WTI CFTC Positions Week Ended July 7th - FJElite
ENERGY | Jul 10, 2026, 07:43 PM UTC
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US Crude Oil Futures Settle At $71.41/Bbl, Down 67 Cents, 0.93%
US Crude Oil Futures Settle At $71.41/Bbl, Down 67 Cents, 0.93%
ENERGY | Jul 10, 2026, 06:52 PM UTC
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Iran's Foreign Minister Aragchi to visit Oman on Saturday heading delegation for talks on Strait of Hormuz and bilateral ties - IRNA
Iran's Foreign Minister Aragchi to visit Oman on Saturday heading delegation for talks on Strait of Hormuz and bilateral ties - IRNA
ENERGY | Jul 10, 2026, 06:52 PM UTC
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US Oil Update: Futures Ease as Trump Signals US-Iran Talks Will Continue Despite Strikes
() -- Crude oil futures held steady in midday trading on Friday after President Trump said the US would continue peace talks with Iran despite the latest military exchange, easing concerns that the US-Iran tit-for-tat at
ENERGY | Jul 10, 2026, 06:36 PM UTC
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NYMEX WTI Crude Aug. futures settle at $71.41 a barrel down 67 cents, 0.93%
NYMEX WTI Crude Aug. futures settle at $71.41 a barrel down 67 cents, 0.93%
ENERGY | Jul 10, 2026, 06:31 PM UTC
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Iraq Sets August Basrah Medium Crude To Asia At $6.50 Discount
Sets Basrah Heavy Crude To Asia At $8.80 Discount
ENERGY | Jul 10, 2026, 04:57 PM UTC
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Iraq Cuts August Crude OSP To Buyers In Asia, US, Europe - SOMO
Iraq Cuts August Crude OSP To Buyers In Asia, US, Europe - SOMO
ENERGY | Jul 10, 2026, 04:54 PM UTC
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Wall Street traders nudged stocks higher ahead of earnings season, with SK Hynix surging in its debut as investors also assessed the latest
Wall Street traders nudged stocks higher ahead of earnings season, with SK Hynix surging in its debut as investors also assessed the latest geopolitical developments. [10:32 ET] Trump: Have agreed to Iran talks, but US h
RATES | Jul 10, 2026, 04:43 PM UTC
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A rally that pushed stocks close to record highs wavered ahead of earnings season, as SK Hynix surged in its debut and investors assessed th
A rally that pushed stocks close to record highs wavered ahead of earnings season, as SK Hynix surged in its debut and investors assessed the latest geopolitical developments. [10:32 ET] Trump: Have agreed to Iran talks,
RATES | Jul 10, 2026, 04:06 PM UTC
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German Stocks End Week Lower; Bayer Falls Amid Apollo Deal
() -- German shares closed the trading week lower, with the blue-chip DAX index 0.13% in the red on Friday, as investors assessed oil price movements amid renewed US-Iran tensions to gauge potential changes in upcoming c
CENTRAL_BANK | Jul 10, 2026, 03:49 PM UTC
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Global Oil Stocks Rebuilding as Gulf Exports Recover, Demand Outlook Weakens, TPH Says
() -- Global crude inventories rose in June as Gulf producers accelerated exports, but underlying stock levels remain significantly depleted, with weaker demand projections continuing to weigh on market sentiment, TPH En
ENERGY | Jul 10, 2026, 03:15 PM UTC
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Ukraine's Military Says It Struck Russia's Oil Depot In Rostov Region
Ukraine's Military Says It Struck Russia's Oil Depot In Rostov Region
ENERGY | Jul 10, 2026, 02:48 PM UTC
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Ukraine Claims To Have Hit 18 Russian Vessels
Says It Struck Russia's Ilsky Oil Refinery And Oil Terminal In Taganrog
ENERGY | Jul 10, 2026, 02:47 PM UTC
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IEA Forecasts Smaller Drop in 2026 Oil Demand as Consumption Picks Up
() -- The International Energy Agency on Friday projected a smaller decline in global oil demand in 2026 amid signs of a rebound in consumption as crude flows improve. The agency now expects oil consumption to fall by 1
ENERGY | Jul 10, 2026, 02:45 PM UTC
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A rally that pushed stocks close to record highs wavered ahead of earnings season, with traders also preparing for SK Hynix’s market debut f
A rally that pushed stocks close to record highs wavered ahead of earnings season, with traders also preparing for SK Hynix’s market debut following a blockbuster share sale. [10:32 ET] Trump: Have agreed to Iran talks,
RATES | Jul 10, 2026, 02:45 PM UTC
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More hawkish Fed, renewed oil volatility could tighten dollar liquidity and raise EM risk hurdle - IIF Data
More hawkish Fed, renewed oil volatility could tighten dollar liquidity and raise EM risk hurdle - IIF Data
CENTRAL_BANK | Jul 10, 2026, 02:02 PM UTC
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Confirmed vessel crossings through Hormuz fell 2nd consecutive day on 9th July, dropping to 22 crossings from 30 the previous day - MarineTr
Confirmed vessel crossings through Hormuz fell 2nd consecutive day on 9th July, dropping to 22 crossings from 30 the previous day - MarineTraffic
ENERGY | Jul 10, 2026, 01:59 PM UTC
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Strait of Hormuz crossings fall as operators remain cautious -MarineTraffic
Strait of Hormuz crossings fall as operators remain cautious -MarineTraffic
ENERGY | Jul 10, 2026, 01:58 PM UTC
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Global Diesel Stocks Set to Shrink After Russia Export Curbs
() -- Global diesel stockpiles are likely to come under pressure and prices for the fuel could rise after Russia broadened a ban on its export, adding to shortages caused by the Iran war, the Financial Times reported Thu
ENERGY | Jul 10, 2026, 01:58 PM UTC
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A rally that pushed stocks close to record highs wavered ahead of earnings season, with traders also preparing for SK Hynix’s market debut f
A rally that pushed stocks close to record highs wavered ahead of earnings season, with traders also preparing for SK Hynix’s market debut following a blockbuster share sale. [08:30 ET] Canadian Employment Change Actual
RATES | Jul 10, 2026, 01:32 PM UTC
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Strait of Hormuz Security Threat Level 'Severe,' Advisory Says
() -- The prevailing threat level to maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz remains "severe", the Joint Maritime Information Center said on Friday, following recent developments in the Middle East. "Notwithstanding re
EARNINGS | Jul 10, 2026, 01:13 PM UTC
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Biofuels Update: Chicago Soybeans Slip but Head for Weekly Gain
() -- Chicago soybeans eased further on Friday ahead of the US Department of Agriculture's supply and demand report, although futures were on track for a 3.5% weekly gain supported by Chinese purchases. The August soybea
EARNINGS | Jul 10, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC
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Fuel Market Structure, Government Interventions Led to Varied Iran War Consumer Impacts, IEA Says
() -- The structure of individual domestic fuel markets and the extent of government intervention determined the varied impacts from the Iran war's oil price surges on consumers, the International Energy Agency said in a
ENERGY | Jul 10, 2026, 12:46 PM UTC
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CA CAD Building Permits (MoM): actual -1.7, previous -7.6
CA CAD Building Permits (MoM) was released. Actual: -1.7. Previous: -7.6.
MACRO | Jul 10, 2026, 12:37 PM UTC
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CA CAD Unemployment Rate: actual 6.5, forecast 6.6, previous 6.6
CA CAD Unemployment Rate was released. Actual: 6.5. Forecast: 6.6. Previous: 6.6.
MACRO | Jul 10, 2026, 12:32 PM UTC
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CA CAD Average Hourly Wages (YoY): actual 3.7, previous 3.2
CA CAD Average Hourly Wages (YoY) was released. Actual: 3.7. Previous: 3.2.
FX | Jul 10, 2026, 12:32 PM UTC
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Stocks edged lower as investors reduced risk ahead of the weekend, with the fragile US-Iran truce keeping geopolitical uncertainty in focus
Stocks edged lower as investors reduced risk ahead of the weekend, with the fragile US-Iran truce keeping geopolitical uncertainty in focus despite a recent rebound in equities. [08:13 ET] Qatari negotiators are in Iran
RATES | Jul 10, 2026, 12:17 PM UTC