
Crude Oil Jumps as Geopolitical Risk Returns to Center Stage
Crude oil entered September 2026 with geopolitical risk firmly back in control of the market. Renewed fighting between the United
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Crude oil entered September 2026 with geopolitical risk firmly back in control of the market. Renewed fighting between the United

Gold entered August 2026 with renewed momentum as investors returned to safe-haven assets and concerns over U.S. fiscal policy, the

Natural Gas (NG) entered July 2026 with a difficult balance between strong summer demand and an equally strong supply picture.

The Nasdaq-100 entered June 2026 with powerful momentum behind technology and semiconductor stocks. After gaining 10.5% in May, the index

Wheat futures entered May 2026 with one of the strongest supply-side stories in the grain complex. Persistent drought, heat, and

Corn futures entered April 2026 with a mixed fundamental setup. U.S. farmers planned to reduce corn acreage, which offered some

Euro FX entered March 2026 under growing pressure as higher energy prices and geopolitical uncertainty weighed on the euro-area outlook.

Soybean futures entered February 2026 with a more constructive tone as traders weighed improving Chinese demand against heavy competition from

The S&P 500 entered January 2026 with strong momentum and quickly pushed to new records. Early in the month, S&P

The 30-Year T-Bond market entered December 2025 with an unusual setup. The Federal Reserve was cutting short-term interest rates, but

Crude Oil WTI (CL) entered November 2025 with a clear problem: global supply was growing faster than demand. The U.S.

Natural Gas (NG) entered October 2025 at an interesting crossroads. U.S. inventories were healthy, production remained strong, and that supply