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West Texas Intermediate & United States — United States Department of the Treasury

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West Texas Intermediate: U.S. crude also fell, contributing to lower inflation expectations and a weaker dollar.
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: Executed the intervention by selling euros for yen, a rare move, and signaled support for Japan, but its actions may be constrained by domestic inflation concerns.
Jul 30, 2026 · 162 articles
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West Texas Intermediate: U.S. crude prices, referring to West Texas Intermediate, fell, contributing to the easing of market pressure.
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: Treasury yields mostly fell, removing pressure from stocks and indicating a more favorable borrowing environment.
Jun 24, 2026 · 7 articles
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West Texas Intermediate: Rose 3.28% to $87.11, tracking Brent's surge on supply disruption fears.
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: Yields surged, with 10-year above 4.7% and 30-year above 5%, on inflation fears.
Jul 17, 2026 · 38 articles
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West Texas Intermediate: At $85.10 per barrel, reflecting similar upward pressure from sanctions and supply risks.
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: Announced increased buybacks of Treasurys, helping ease yields temporarily, but not solving underlying debt issues.
Aug 25, 2026 · 6 articles
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West Texas Intermediate: WTI oil prices rose 0.7% to $85.57, reflecting supply concerns from Iran tensions.
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: The Treasury is implementing sanctions on Iran's key sectors and announced bond buybacks to manage yields.
Aug 25, 2026 · 7 articles
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West Texas Intermediate: WTI crude rose above $72 per barrel, tracking Brent higher amid supply disruption fears.
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: Revoked the temporary sanctions waiver for Iranian oil, increasing economic pressure.
Mar 09, 2018 · 1197 articles
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West Texas Intermediate: WTI crude also fell over 2% overnight, mirroring Brent's decline due to the absence of new sanctions on Iran.
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: The Treasury warned of potential sanctions on Iran but imposed none, leading to a drop in oil prices. It also considered debt buybacks, affecting Treasury yields.
Aug 25, 2026 · 6 articles
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West Texas Intermediate: WTI prices also rose, around $81 per barrel, reflecting similar supply disruption fears.
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: The Treasury is implementing economic sanctions and threatening further measures.
Jul 15, 2026 · 127 articles
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West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate>>> crude prices have spiked due to the conflict and the effective shuttering of the Strait of Hormuz>>>, reflecting the market's reaction to supply concerns.
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: Yields on the United States — United States Department of the Treasury>>>'s longest-dated bonds rose to the highest level in almost two decades due to investor concerns about the Middle East war's macroeconomic impact.
Jun 03, 2026 · 17 articles
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West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude prices have risen significantly due to the disruption of oil shipments caused by the Strait of Hormuz standoff.
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: Yields on the United States — United States Department of the Treasury>>>'s longest-dated bonds rose to the highest level in almost two decades due to investor concerns about the Middle East war's macroeconomic impact.
Apr 26, 2026 · 590 articles
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West Texas Intermediate: Fell 1.6% to $85.63 per barrel, reflecting similar pressures.
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: Announced doubling of longer-term bond buybacks to lower yields, but intervention provided only temporary relief.
Aug 24, 2026 · 6 articles
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West Texas Intermediate: WTI rose above $85, adding to inflation pressures.
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: The Treasury's bond auctions saw record-high yields, and its intervention with Japan to support the yen involved selling euros, reflecting concerns about bond market strains.
Aug 18, 2026 · 23 articles
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West Texas Intermediate: Oil prices rose in tandem with Brent, contributing to inflation worries.
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: Central actor; announced doubling of buyback operations to $4 billion per operation, aiming to lower long-term yields. The move was seen as interventionist and raised concerns about fiscal credibility.
Aug 19, 2026 · 127 articles
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West Texas Intermediate: The price for a barrel of West Texas Intermediate>>> fell $1.35, indicating a decrease in U.S. crude oil prices.
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: The yield on the 10-year United States — United States Department of the Treasury>>> fell, easing pressure on Wall Street due to lower oil prices.
May 20, 2026 · 72 articles
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West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude prices fell on hopes of a U.S.-Iran ceasefire extension, which could alleviate supply concerns and reduce upward price pressure.
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: The United States — United States Department of the Treasury imposed additional sanctions on Iran's military's oil sales arm, continuing economic pressure.
May 27, 2026 · 101 articles
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West Texas Intermediate: WTI crude eased to around $85.64, reflecting similar supply concerns and profit-taking after recent gains.
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: Treasury bought bonds to lower yields, but debt topping $40 trillion raises concerns.
Aug 24, 2026 · 13 articles
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West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate>>> crude prices have climbed as a result of the escalating conflict and supply concerns, reflecting the broader impact on global oil markets.
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: The United States — United States Department of the Treasury>>> imposed sanctions on the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, aiming to disrupt Iran>>>'s ability to collect payments from ships in the Strait of Hormuz>>>.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
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West Texas Intermediate: WTI prices also rose significantly, impacting US energy markets and consumers.
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: The Treasury imposes sanctions on Iran, affecting its economy and oil exports.
Apr 08, 2026 · 416 articles
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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.
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: The United States — United States Department of the Treasury is expected to announce measures to combat rising energy prices, including potential action involving the oil futures market.
Mar 05, 2026 · 6 articles
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West Texas Intermediate: WTI crude prices also rose, mirroring the positive trend seen in Brent crude and suggesting strength in the oil market.
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury also saw small movements, rising or declining, indicating minor shifts in US government bond market conditions.
May 18, 2026 · 22 articles
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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.
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: The yield on the 10-year Treasury edged down, indicating some easing of investor concerns despite rising oil prices.
Jun 29, 2026 · 6 articles
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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.
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: The United States — United States Department of the Treasury is involved in discussions regarding the release of frozen Iranian funds as part of the interim deal, which aims to provide financial relief to Iran.
Apr 20, 2026 · 302 articles
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West Texas Intermediate: US oil benchmark that also fell on hopes of de-escalation. Its price reflects market sentiment.
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: Imposed sanctions on Iranian financier network, increasing economic pressure.
Feb 08, 2026 · 380 articles
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West Texas Intermediate: Fell on hopes for U.S.-Iran deal.
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: Involved in yen intervention and Iran deal talks.
Jul 14, 2026 · 280 articles
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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.
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: Rising US Treasury yields contribute to the strength of the U.S. Dollar Index, further pressuring the Japan — Japanese yen.
Apr 20, 2026 · 50 articles
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United States — United States Department of the Treasury: United States — United States Department of the Treasury yields eased on word of a potential ceasefire, indicating a reduction in market uncertainty and a positive impact on bond markets.
Apr 08, 2026 · 34 articles
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Mar 21, 2026 · 21 articles
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Apr 22, 2026 · 302 articles
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