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Is Crude Oil a Good Investment for 2026?

The commodity complex has been explosive the last few years, leading long-term investors to wonder if crude oil is the next big opportunity.

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FTSE 100 Live 17 December: Stocks surge amid inflation cheer, interest rate set to fall

The rate of inflation fell far more quickly than expected last month, paving the way for another cut in interest rates tomorrow.

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Asian shares are mixed and oil prices jump as Trump orders a blockade of oil tankers to Venezuela

Asian shares are mixed, with strong buying of technology shares helping to lift some benchmarks, while oil prices surged more than 1% after President Donald Trump ordered a blockade of all “sanctioned oil tankers” into Venezuela

The Independent UK

Trump orders blockade of sanctioned oil tankers in and out of Venezuela

Trump's escalation comes after U.S. forces last week seized an oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast, an unusual move that followed a buildup of military forces in the region.

Euronews

Trump orders blockade of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela

Move comes amid escalating campaign against Maduro as Venezuelan government condemns ‘grotesque threat’

The Guardian - US

The Latest: Hegseth and Rubio brief lawmakers on US military escalation

President Donald Trump’s top Cabinet officials overseeing national security are back on Capitol Hill as questions mount over the swift escalation of U.S. military force and deadly boat strikes in international waters near Venezuela

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Trump news at a glance: president ratchets up pressure on Maduro with oil tanker blockade

Trump said US armada ‘will only get bigger’ until Venezuela returns ‘all of the oil, land, and other assets that they previously stole from us’ – key US politics stories from 16 December 2025

The Guardian - US

Trump orders oil tankers blockade in Venezuela, labels Maduro regime a "terrorist" group

The escalation exerts unprecedented pressure on the Maduro regime, threatening to bankrupt Venezuela's already struggling economy.

Axios

Trump calls for ‘total and complete blockade’ of sanctioned oil tankers from Venezuela in escalation of tensions

The White House and Pentagon has placed hundreds of American troops and ships near Venezuela’s coastline

The Independent UK

Trump orders blockade of 'sanctioned oil tankers' into Venezuela, ramping up pressure on Maduro

President Donald Trump says he is ordering a blockade of all “sanctioned oil tankers” into Venezuela, ramping up pressure on the country’s authoritarian leader Nicolás Maduro

The Independent UK

Corn Weighted Down on Tuesday

Corn futures closed out the Tuesday session with most contracts 2 to 3 ¼ cents lower at the final bell. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 3 1/4 cents to $3.92 3/4. There was some outside pressure, with losses in wheat adding spillover weakness and crude oil...

Barchart

Cotton Falls Lower on Tuesday

Cotton futures fell on Tuesday, down 72 to 84 points across the front months at the close. Pressure came from the synthetic market, with crude oil futures are $1.65 lower per barrel at $55.17. The US dollar index was $0.038 higher to $97.995. Monday’s online auction from The Seam showed...

Barchart

Crude Prices Plunge on Demand Concerns Amid Mounting Oil Supplies

January WTI crude oil (CLF26 ) on Tuesday closed down -1.55 (-2.73%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF26 ) closed down -0.0514 (-2.97%). Crude oil and gasoline prices sold off on Tuesday, falling to 4.75-year nearest-futures lows. Concerns about global energy demand and expectations for a worldwide oil glut are weighing...

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Slump in Crude Oil Weighs on Sugar Prices

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.13 (-0.87%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed down -3.40 (-0.80%). Sugar prices retreated on Tuesday due to a slump in crude oil prices. WTI crude (CLF26 ) sank to a 4.75-year low on Tuesday,...

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Cotton Falling at Tuesday’s Midday

Cotton futures are falling 65 to 72 points across the front months on Tuesday, with pressure coming from the synthetic market. Crude oil futures are $1.44 lower per barrel at $55.38, with the US dollar index $0.185 lower to $97.775. CFTC data indicated spec funds increasing their net short position...

Barchart

Corn Falling at Midday

Corn futures are showing losses of 3 to 3 ¼ cents in the front months on Tuesday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 3 1/4 cents to $3.92 1/2. Pressure is coming from losses in wheat and crude oil dropping $1.42/barrel at midday. Another update to the...

Latin Times

Leaked Documents Reveal Venezuela Funneled Oil Revenues Into Iran's Nuclear Program: Report

Leaked documents reviewed by Spain's ABC describe a long-running financial and logistical partnership in which Venezuela allegedly redirected billions of dollars in oil revenues and state funds to Iran, helping sustain Tehran's nuclear program

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Sugar Prices Undercut by Weakness in Crude Oil

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is down -0.03 (-0.20%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is down -1.40 (-0.33%). Sugar prices are under pressure today from a slump in crude oil prices. WTI crude (CLF26 ) sank to a 4.75-year low today, which undercuts...

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 dips as BP and Shell fall amid oil slide

Figures from the ONS showed the unemployment rate rose to 5.1% in the three months to October, up from 5% in the three months to September.

Clever Dude

10 Cold Air Effects That Mechanics See Before Anyone Else

Winter mornings can feel like nature is testing your patience, and while most of us groan over icy windshields and frostbitten fingers, mechanics are secretly chuckling behind the scenes. They see the hidden dance of metal, fluids, and engines reacting to the cold long before anyone else notices. Cold air…

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Crude Prices Tumble on Global Oil Glut Fears and Peace Talks in Ukraine

January WTI crude oil (CLF26 ) today is down -1.63 (-2.87%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF26 ) is down -0.0506 (-2.92%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are selling off today, falling to 4.75-year nearest-futures lows. Concerns about global energy demand and expectations for a worldwide oil glut are weighing on...

The Guardian - UK

Norway’s national oil company facing £53m penalty for oil spills and gas leaks

Equinor accused of ‘extensive and long-term pollution’ caused by years of inadequate maintenance

The Guardian - UK

UK fuel retailers urged to pass on savings as oil prices fall below $60 a barrel

Pump prices ‘stuck’ despite cost of oil falling amid prospect of peace in Ukraine, say experts

Latin Times

U.S. Could Move Into Venezuelan Waters To Seize More Tankers, Report Claims

U.S. forces could go into Venezuelan waters to seize more oil tankers, according to a new report.

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