West Texas Intermediate & S&P 500
79 shared events · Importance 16 · Last updated Jul 05, 2026
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Domestic
West Texas Intermediate: U.S. crude prices, referring to West Texas Intermediate, fell, contributing to the easing of market pressure.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 rose, indicating a positive overall market trend driven by falling bond yields and lower oil prices.
Jun 24, 2026 · 7 articles
International
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.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 fell 0.6% due to rising oil prices and war concerns, erasing its year-to-date gains.
Mar 05, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
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.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 experienced mixed trading, initially gaining from chipmaker optimism but later slipping due to broader tech declines.
Jun 24, 2026 · 57 articles
International
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.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 experienced significant drops, including its first back-to-back decline in three weeks, due to the sell-off in AI stocks and broader market concerns.
Jun 03, 2026 · 191 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate prices slid by more than 15% after the ceasefire agreement, dropping below $100 a barrel, indicating a decrease in market tension.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 opened more than two percent higher, indicating positive market reaction to the de-escalation of tensions.
Apr 08, 2026 · 28 articles
International
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.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 climbed significantly due to the improved market sentiment following news of the US-Iran peace deal.
May 27, 2026 · 425 articles
Business
West Texas Intermediate: WTI crude prices also rose, mirroring the positive trend seen in Brent crude and suggesting strength in the oil market.
S&P 500: Futures for the S&P 500 showed slight declines across multiple trading days, indicating a generally negative outlook for the index.
May 18, 2026 · 22 articles
Business
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.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 experienced a slight decline, marking its eighth loss in 11 days, primarily due to the underperformance of influential technology stocks.
Jun 16, 2026 · 56 articles
Domestic
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.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 climbed 0.6% and was on track to break a five-day losing streak, recovering some losses from a rare losing week.
Jun 29, 2026 · 6 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate futures bounced significantly, reflecting the market's reaction to the Gulf tensions and potential oil supply disruptions.
S&P 500: S&P 500 futures were off, showing investor apprehension ahead of the market restart due to the geopolitical situation and inflation concerns.
Apr 09, 2026 · 6 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude prices jumped sharply due to the ongoing United States blockade and the seizure of an Iranian ship, reflecting the impact on oil supply.
S&P 500: S&P 500 futures were lower, indicating a negative outlook for the United States stock market in response to the geopolitical uncertainty.
Apr 20, 2026 · 7 articles
Domestic
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude prices seesawed but settled higher, influenced by market anticipation of Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 advanced, moving above key technical levels, reflecting positive market sentiment driven by Middle East peace talks and strong performance in certain sectors.
Apr 01, 2026 · 14 articles
Business
West Texas Intermediate: Benchmark U.S. crude (West Texas Intermediate) was down, trading close to pre-Iran war levels, reflecting stabilization in oil markets.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 added 1.2%, indicating a positive performance on Wall Street.
Jun 29, 2026 · 8 articles
Business
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude oil prices tumbled due to gradual recovery in tanker traffic across the Strait of Hormuz and increased optimism about oil flow from the Arab region.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 eased, reflecting the general market downturn influenced by various global and economic factors.
Jun 29, 2026 · 6 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude prices sank significantly due to the ceasefire and the expected reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 erased its losses and ended with a modest gain after news of a potential ceasefire.
Apr 07, 2026 · 79 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude prices have risen, mirroring the global trend in oil prices due to the Iran war.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 has scaled new highs despite rising energy costs and inflation worries, indicating that corporate profits have been buoyant in the first quarter, though margin forecasts are being cut for the second quarter.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
International
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.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 climbed, reflecting a dramatic turnaround in US stocks as investors reacted positively to the potential peace deal between the US and Iran.
Apr 20, 2026 · 302 articles
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.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 sank on Tuesday and remained flat on Thursday, indicating a mixed performance.
Jun 17, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
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.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 gained 1.75% overnight, adding to the positive global market sentiment.
Jun 12, 2026 · 38 articles
Business
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate prices fluctuated significantly due to geopolitical developments between the United States and Iran, impacting global energy markets.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 showed mixed performance, with some gains and some slips, affecting global market sentiment.
May 21, 2026 · 31 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude rose due to concerns over Middle East supply and restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, reflecting market unease.
S&P 500: S&P 500 futures were off, as Wednesday's surge ended, reflecting investor uncertainty.
Apr 09, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude oil prices tumbled due to optimism about a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal, which could lead to increased supply.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 advanced to a new record closing high, indicating a positive trend in the broader US market.
May 18, 2026 · 69 articles
Business
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.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 also experienced a decline, reflecting the overall negative sentiment in the U.S. market, albeit less dramatically than the Nasdaq-100.
May 18, 2026 · 33 articles
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