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U.S. crude oil inventories rise 4.4 million barrels, EIA data shows
Commercial stockpiles reach five-year average as gasoline inventories climb. WTI crude and Brent futures edge higher on the day.
Oil prices hold near multi-week highs on Middle East supply risks
Brent and WTI futures rise modestly as geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz threaten crude flows. Market watchers see limited downside amid tight supply dynamics.
US stocks slip as Walmart drags; Moderna surges before retreat
S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq fall after Walmart’s weak quarter and rising oil prices. Moderna jumps 177% before paring gains. SMI also declines as Logitech, Swiss Re drop.
US stocks slip on Walmart earnings, oil prices; SMI extends losses
Walmart shares drop 6% on weak U.S. sales; Deere gains 4% on upbeat outlook. Brent crude hits $94/bbl as Middle East tensions rise. SMI falls 0.45% with Logitech, Swiss Re leading declines.
FTSE 100 edges higher as miners rebound despite UK inflation uptick
UK stocks rise 0.05% as precious-metals miners lead gains, while CPI accelerates to 2.9% in July and energy prices surge 14.7%. Brent crude and WTI slip as gold extends rally.
Swiss SMI rises 0.21% as oil climbs fourth day; Geberit, Implenia surge on earnings
Geberit surged 8% after beating half-year expectations, while Implenia jumped 9% on strong growth outlook. Brent crude rose 0.7% to $91.61 as Iran conflict persists; BKW and Straumann fell 4.5%.
Analysis: Diesel prices seen nearing record highs amid refining constraints
Diesel crack spreads surge to historic levels as refining deficits tighten global supplies, with prices just 6.4% below all-time peaks. Analysts warn of further upside risk amid constrained distillate capacity and rising export flows.