Crude futures settled up about 3% or more on Thursday, recovering nearly a quarter of Wednesday's loss, as Middle East supplies appeared vulnerable despite potential changes to the trajectory of the Iran war from this week's U.S. midterm elections.

Crude futures rebounded Thursday after falling its most in seven months in the prior session as energy traders responded to the likelihood of oil supplies remaining vulnerable despite potential changes to the trajectory of the Iran war from this week's U.S. midterm elections.

USDA is awarding $51.9 million to 29 projects in 13 states to control feral swine populations and reduce damage to farms, ranches, livestock and natural resources.

Crude futures tumbled 8% Wednesday for its sharpest one-day loss in nearly seven months as large Democrat wins in U.S. midterm elections portended challenges to the Trump administration's war against Iran and other energy policies.

Crude futures fell for a third straight session Wednesday as traders weighed the outcome of the U.S. midterm elections that led to sweeping wins for Democrats who could pose wide-ranging challenges to the Trump administration's war against Iran and other energy policies.

Crude oil futures settled lower Tuesday in volatile U.S. Election Day trading as market participants trimmed risk exposure despite renewed Gulf tensions after a U.S. strike on Iran's Qeshm Island.

Crude oil futures fell again Tuesday, reversing early gains, as caution over the outcome of the U.S. midterm election offset fresh geopolitical tensions in the Gulf after a U.S. military strike on Iran's Qeshm Island.