United States — Federal Reserve & West Texas Intermediate
51 shared events · Importance 13 · Last updated Jul 05, 2026
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International
United States — Federal Reserve: The United States — Federal Reserve may be forced to keep interest rates high due to rising oil prices and inflation, potentially delaying planned rate cuts and grinding down the economy.
West Texas Intermediate: The price for a barrel of benchmark U.S. crude (West Texas Intermediate) shot up 8.5% to $81.01 per barrel, its highest level since 2024, due to the war with Iran.
Mar 05, 2026 · 6 articles
International
United States — Federal Reserve: Minutes from the United States — Federal Reserve's meeting showed a growing number of members felt a rate hike might be needed to contain inflation, indicating a hawkish shift in monetary policy outlook.
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate futures bounced significantly, reflecting the market's reaction to the Gulf tensions and potential oil supply disruptions.
Apr 09, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
United States — Federal Reserve: The United States — Federal Reserve is considering raising interest rates due to stubborn inflation, which could impact market sentiment.
West Texas Intermediate: U.S. crude prices, referring to West Texas Intermediate, fell, contributing to the easing of market pressure.
Jun 24, 2026 · 7 articles
International
United States — Federal Reserve: The United States — Federal Reserve is under pressure to raise interest rates due to persistent inflation driven by the Iran war, though it is currently expected to hold rates steady.
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude prices have risen, mirroring the global trend in oil prices due to the Iran war.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
Business
United States — Federal Reserve: Dovish remarks from the United States — Federal Reserve Chair reinforced expectations of moderating inflation and a supportive global rate environment, boosting investor sentiment.
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude fell roughly 3 percent to $85 per barrel, contributing to the overall positive market sentiment for equity indices.
Jun 12, 2026 · 38 articles
Business
United States — Federal Reserve: The United States — Federal Reserve is under pressure to raise interest rates due to rising inflation, impacting bond yields and the dollar.
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate prices also fell, mirroring the decline in Brent Crude, as supply concerns eased after the accord to end the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.
Jun 24, 2026 · 57 articles
International
United States — Federal Reserve: The United States — Federal Reserve is expected to hike interest rates due to high inflation and a strong job market, which could further slow the economy and impact investments.
West Texas Intermediate: The price of West Texas Intermediate>>> crude oil slipped 0.5% to $89.59 per barrel, showing a slight decrease in the U.S. benchmark.
Jun 03, 2026 · 191 articles
Business
United States — Federal Reserve: The United States — Federal Reserve's potential actions on interest rates are a key concern for the market, with weaker manufacturing data possibly influencing a less aggressive stance on rate hikes.
West Texas Intermediate: U.S. crude prices fell, mirroring the decline in Brent Crude, influenced by the ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran.
Jun 16, 2026 · 56 articles
International
United States — Federal Reserve: Comments from United States — Federal Reserve officials and minutes from its March meeting will be scrutinized for signs of future rate cuts, influenced by the de-escalation of tensions.
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude prices sank significantly due to the ceasefire and the expected reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Apr 07, 2026 · 79 articles
Business
United States — Federal Reserve: The United States — Federal Reserve's upcoming monetary policy announcement and comments from its Chair, Kevin Warsh, are closely watched for their impact on interest rates and market outlook.
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude oil prices plummeted on Tuesday due to anticipated U.S.-Iran deal and inched higher on Thursday due to contradictory remarks regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
Jun 17, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
United States — Federal Reserve: The United States — Federal Reserve's future interest rate decisions are influenced by oil prices and inflation, with lower oil prices potentially allowing for steady or cut rates.
West Texas Intermediate: A barrel of benchmark U.S. crude rose 1.2% to $70.05, reflecting similar upward pressure as Brent Crude due to geopolitical tensions.
Jun 29, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
United States — Federal Reserve: The United States — Federal Reserve is eyeing potential interest rate hikes to counter the inflationary impact of a prolonged Iran war, as revealed in its monetary meeting minutes.
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude prices seesawed but settled higher, influenced by market anticipation of Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Apr 01, 2026 · 14 articles
International
United States — Federal Reserve: The United States — Federal Reserve's potential interest rate decisions are influenced by global economic factors, including oil prices. The easing of oil prices due to the US-Iran deal could alleviate inflation concerns, potentially impacting the Fed's monetary policy.
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude prices fell significantly after the US and Iran signed an interim agreement, signaling increased oil supply and easing concerns about the Strait of Hormuz closure.
May 27, 2026 · 425 articles
Business
United States — Federal Reserve: Expectations of a United States — Federal Reserve rate hike this year, fueled by strong U.S. jobs data, heightened concerns about prolonged high interest rates and their potential impact on market rallies.
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude oil prices edged higher due to delays in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, providing a slight counter-trend to the overall market downturn.
May 18, 2026 · 33 articles
International
United States — Federal Reserve: The United States — Federal Reserve's anticipated rate hikes this year have underpinned the United States's strength.
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures fell, which could offer some relief to Japan's import costs, but the overall impact on the Japan — Japanese yen's weakness is limited.
Apr 20, 2026 · 50 articles
International
United States — Federal Reserve: The United States — Federal Reserve's potential monetary policy easing in the coming months is a factor investors are considering, alongside the US-Iran deal, in their market outlook.
West Texas Intermediate: US West Texas Intermediate crude futures also fell significantly, mirroring the market's reaction to the US-Iran interim deal and the improved global supply outlook.
Apr 20, 2026 · 302 articles
International
United States — Federal Reserve: The United States — Federal Reserve is holding a meeting on interest rates, a general economic event not directly tied to the US-Iran peace deal.
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude prices have also fallen to pre-war levels, reflecting the improved outlook for oil supply following the partial reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Apr 20, 2026 · 390 articles
International
United States — Federal Reserve: The United States — Federal Reserve's potential rate cuts are being watched, with market odds narrowing due to economic data and inflationary pressures from the oil shock.
Mar 01, 2026 · 42 articles
Business
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude oil prices remaining below $60 per barrel is a significant factor contributing to lower gasoline prices.
Dec 23, 2025 · 6 articles
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