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West Texas Intermediate & United States — United States Department of Commerce

4 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026

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International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude prices have risen, mirroring the global trend in oil prices due to the Iran war.
United States — United States Department of Commerce: The United States — United States Department of Commerce reported a slowdown in retail sales in April, with higher gas prices fueled by the Iran war meaning less money for nonessential goods.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
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Domestic
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude prices seesawed but settled higher, influenced by market anticipation of Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
United States — United States Department of Commerce: The United States — United States Department of Commerce issued GDP and PCE reports, showing slower-than-expected economic growth and elevated consumer prices.
Apr 01, 2026 · 14 articles
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Business
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.
United States — United States Department of Commerce: The United States — United States Department of Commerce reported a steep drop in new orders for U.S. manufactured goods, impacting economic sentiment.
Jun 17, 2026 · 6 articles
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International
May 01, 2026 · 6 articles
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