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United States Oil Fund LP (USO) is an exchange‑traded fund that tracks near‑term crude oil futures prices, giving investors a way to bet…
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USO
United States Oil Fund LP
$169.53
Today
+$7.02+4.32%
vs yesterday’s close
Live price
- Opened at
- $166.17
- Day high
- $169.96
- Day low
- $166.04
- Yesterday’s close
- $162.51
- Sector
- ETF
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- Exchange
- NYSE Arca
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Chevron, ExxonMobil Stocks Hit 52-Week Highs as Fresh US-Israel Threats Against Iran Push Brent Crude to 5-Month Highs
In brief
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are driving crude prices higher, lifting integrated oil majors to record highs.
QUICK SPARK: Trump Says US Will Not Attack Iran Before Midterm Election
In brief
Trump’s pledge to avoid Iran conflict before midterms eases oil market volatility, and the EPA rollback cuts costs for U.S. oil producers, likely lifting their stock prices.
Global Bond Selloff Dents Market Bullishness — Treasury Auction To Test Sentiment
In brief
The $39 billion 10‑year Treasury auction will be a key barometer for whether the bond sell‑off and equity rally can continue.
Iran’s Security Chief Blasts Scott Bessent as Crude Oil Prices Remain Volatile: ‘Hormuz Will Not Be Opened by Threats or Pressure’
In brief
Iran’s rhetoric and U.S. criticism keep the Strait of Hormuz a lingering risk, sustaining oil market volatility while analysts expect traffic to normalize by late 2027.
Why Is The Market Celebrating A Weak Jobs Report?
In brief
A surprisingly weak jobs report has lifted the market by signaling the Fed will likely keep rates low, boosting equity and safe‑haven demand.
Weak Jobs Report Lifts Nvidia, Nasdaq 100 to Record Highs: Stock Market Today
In brief
A weaker jobs report lifted tech stocks and the Nasdaq 100 to record highs, while easing expectations of Fed hikes and lowering Treasury yields.
Fed's Kevin Warsh Says 2% Is 'Firm, Fixed Target,' McDonald’s CEO Sees Years of Elevated Inflation — Peter Schiff Asks ‘Who Do You Believe?’
In brief
Fed’s 2% target clashes with McDonald’s view that inflation will stay high, hinting at potential rate hikes and consumer spending strain.
Commodity ETF Delivers Double Nvidia’s YTD Returns; Muse Ignites CPU Fever
In brief
PDBC’s 46.39% YTD return outpaces NVDA’s 20.11%, showing commodity diversification can beat a top AI stock, while Muse’s CPU focus may lift Intel and AMD if user adoption grows.
Stocks Jump On Iran, China, and Bitcoin Hopium—But The Big Conflicts Have Not Gone Away
In brief
A short‑term rally driven by crypto hype and geopolitical optimism lifted tech and commodity ETFs, but underlying risks still loom.
Gavin Newsom Fires Back at Trump, Energy Secretary Over ‘Iran War Blend’ as Gas Prices Remain Elevated: ‘Scapegoating California’
In brief
California’s gas premium and the $100 billion excess cost claim highlight how the Iran war is inflating U.S. fuel prices, sparking political blame‑games that could influence policy and market sentiment.
Stocks Rise On Dovish Fed Hike Hopes—Strong Retail Sales Surprise
In brief
Stocks climbed on hopes of a dovish Fed hike and a retail sales surprise, with tech names leading the gains while oil and crypto lagged.
10-Year Treasury Yield At Highest Level Since 2007 As Fed Decision Looms
In brief
The 10‑year Treasury yield is at a 2007 high, and the Fed’s upcoming decision could either ease or tighten market conditions, with tech stocks likely to be the most affected.
Rate Hike Odds Jump to 90% as Record Diesel Lifts Inflation: This Week on Wall Street
In brief
Fuel price surges have pushed Fed rate‑hike odds to 90%, lifting long‑term yields and weighing on equities.
Houthi Victory Raises Risks; Hotter CPI Pushes Fed Rate-Hike Odds To 88%
In brief
Geopolitical tension in Yemen and a hotter CPI report are boosting oil prices and Fed‑rate‑hike odds, adding pressure on equities while supporting energy stocks.
Trump’s $5K Free Money Could Be A Market Bonanza; China, Russia, Iran Leaders Meet In India; PPI Pushes Fed Rate-Hike Odds To 70%
In brief
Trump’s $5K free‑money plan could spark a short‑term equity surge but adds debt risk, while PPI data and Fed odds keep inflation and rate hikes in focus, and geopolitical moves threaten oil supply stability.
Oil Surge and Carry Trade Weigh On Stocks; Apple Bets Big On $2K Foldable iPhone
In brief
Oil’s jump to $100, a possible carry‑trade unwind, and Apple’s $2,000 foldable iPhone launch are the main forces shaping today’s market dynamics.
Hormuz Risk, $100 Oil and 4 ETFs Investors Must Watch
In brief
Oil prices are surging amid Hormuz tensions, and investors can choose from BNO, USO, XLE, or XOP to capture the upside depending on their view of the shock’s duration and impact on different segments of the energy sector.
These 7 Energy Stocks Are Rallying as Crude Tops $90 on US Strikes in Iran
In brief
Energy stocks rally on U.S. strikes in Iran, pushing crude above $90 a barrel and lifting the sector ETF XLE 1.1%.
Oil Rises As US Strikes Iran; Warsh's Hawkishness Reverberates; Weak Stock Market Seasonality Ahead
In brief
Oil spiked on U.S. strikes in Iran, while Fed hawkishness is tightening markets and setting the stage for a volatile September.
Iran Slams Trump’s ‘Economic D-Day’ as ‘Systemic Bullying,’ Accuses US of ‘Annihilating’ International Law
In brief
Trump’s aggressive sanctions and tariff threats are tightening global oil supply and raising trade friction, likely pushing energy prices higher and adding volatility to markets.
Trump’s Hormuz Shock Sends Oil Above $85: 3 ETFs Poised for the Next Energy Rally
In brief
Energy ETFs are riding a geopolitical‑driven crude rally, with USO, XOP and OIH offering distinct exposure to futures, exploration upside and capex cycles.
Elizabeth Warren Blasts ‘Trump Math’ as Oil Giants That Put $5 Million Into His Inauguration Fund See '$23 Billion in Excess War Profits’
In brief
Sen. Elizabeth Warren blasts President Trump for helping oil companies report windfall profits amid the war with Iran.
Chinese Buying Lifts Gold And Silver From Technical Support; Jobs Report Shocker And Iran Hopium Trigger Aggressive Stock Buying
In brief
A weak jobs report has flipped the market into a risk‑on mode, boosting tech, semiconductors, and commodities while setting the stage for a possible SpaceX short squeeze.
The Energy Sector's Fate Hinges On One Number
In brief
The energy sector's fate may hinge on the WTI oil price reaching $70 a barrel, a level that could impact capital spending, jobs, and America's shale engine.
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