DTN Oil Update
Crude and refined product futures fell nearly 3% on Thursday.
Crude and refined product futures fell nearly 3% on Thursday.
Crude oil product futures tumbled about 3% in morning trade Thursday.
Oil and product futures were little changed in volatile trading Wednesday morning as energy markets continued to adjust to January's outsized rally on geopolitics and inclement weather.
Crude futures rose on Tuesday, Feb. 3, after the U.S. military shot down an Iranian drone in the Persian Gulf, reigniting tensions in the Middle East.
Oil and product futures edged higher Tuesday, Feb. 3, morning, after dropping more than 4% in the previous session as a portion of the geopolitical risk premium tied to U.S.-Iran tensions faded after both sides announced talks.
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics will lead off Wednesday with the release of the delayed January employment situation and wage data report at 7:30 a.m. CST. Later in the morning at 9:30 a.m. CST, the Energy Information Administration will release their weekly Petroleum Status report including last week's ethanol production. Finally, in the afternoon at 1 p.m. CST, USDA will release a series of follow-ups to Tuesday's WASDE report, such as updating the feed grains and wheat data databases.
WeatherScattered rain showers will continue to exit the Southeast Wednesday as a cold front moves through the area. The center of the country remains dry and relatively warm during the day, with a few isolated showers developing across the Central Plains or western Midwest later Wednesday night.
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