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• Surprisingly Hefty Storage Build Sends Natural Gas Futures Tumbling
  The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) on Thursday reported...
  The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) on Thursday reported a larger-than-expected injection of 90 Bcf into natural gas storage for the week ended Sept. 12, sending futures sharply lower.  Nymex natural gas settles down 5.2% at $2.939/mmBtu.
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• DAILY OIL PRICE: September 18, 2025
  Crude Oil: 63.57   (-0.48)....
  
  
  • Crude Oil: 63.57   (-0.48).
  
  
  • Nymex MTD AVG: 63.1722.
  
  
  • Natural Gas: 2.939   (-0.161).
  
  
  • Gasoline: 2.0114   (-0.0173).
  
  
  • Spreads: October/November (+0.31)     November/December (+0.39).
  
  
  • Plains WTI Posting: 60.05   (-0.48)
  
  

  
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• Russell 2000 books first record close in 4 years as U.S. stocks end higher
  The small-cap Russell 2000 finished Thursday's session...

  The small-cap Russell 2000 finished Thursday's session with its first record close in almost four years, as all three major U.S. stock indexes also ended at all-time highs.

  
  

  Investor sentiment got a lift from Wednesday's decision by the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates in a quarter-point increment and to signal two more reductions for this year. Separately, data released on Thursday showed that a previously reported surge in jobless claims during early September turned out to be a false alarm, which sent Treasury yields to their highest levels in about two weeks.

  
  

  The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 124.10 points, 0.3%, to end at 46,142.42, based on preliminary data.

  
  

  The S&P 500 climbed 31.61 points, or 0.5%, to finish at 6,631.96.

  
  

  The Nasdaq Composite rose 209.40 points, or 0.9%, to close at 22,470.73.

  
  

  The Russell 2000 rose roughly 61 points, or 2.5%, to finish at around 2,468. It was the small-cap index's first record close since Nov. 8, 2021.

  
  

  In addition to reaching all-time closing highs, the Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Russell 2000 each climbed to record intraday highs during Thursday's session.

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• EIA Crude Oil Inventories show a surprising plunge, hinting at stronger demand
  The Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) weekly report on Crude...
  The Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) weekly report on Crude Oil Inventories has revealed a significant drop in the number of barrels of commercial crude oil held by US firms. The actual number came in at a decrease of 9.285 million barrels, a stark contrast to the forecasted increase of 1.400 million barrels.
  
  This sharp decline in crude inventories implies a stronger demand for crude oil, which is bullish for crude prices according to the EIA’s analysis. The forecasted figure was based on the assumption that the inventory levels would rise, indicating weaker demand. However, the actual data has defied these expectations, potentially signaling a shift in the market dynamics.
  
  Comparing the actual figure to the previous week’s data, the reduction in inventories is even more significant. The previous week saw an increase of 3.939 million barrels in the crude oil inventories. The current week’s decrease of 9.285 million barrels not only reverses the previous week’s increase but also suggests a substantial surge in demand.
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• Chevron CEO pushes back on IEA's peak demand predictions
  Chevron CEO Mike Wirth has emphasized the need for continued investment...
  Chevron CEO Mike Wirth has emphasized the need for continued investment in oil and gas to meet global energy demand, challenging International Energy Agency predictions that oil demand will peak by the end of the decade. The company is investing $10 billion in low-carbon initiatives such as hydrogen and carbon capture, and has recently acquired Hess for $53 billion, and Wirth said Chevron is pursuing a dual strategy that balances its traditional oil and gas operations with investments in low-carbon technologies.
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