CONCLUDED Stock Market News From Nov. 26, 2025: S&P 500 Heads for Banner Thanksgiving Week Last Updated: 1 hour ago Oil Futures Settle Higher in Choppy Trade By Anthony Harrup, Dow Jones Newswires Oil futures pick up after an uncertain start, unfazed by bearish-looking U.S. crude and product stock builds, while focusing on efforts to get Russia and Ukraine to accept peace proposals. "The crude oil market is navigating a period marked by multiple downward pressures: elevated U.S. inventories, signs of oversu ...

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Group 1 - Oil futures are experiencing a slight increase in early U.S. trading after a previous decline linked to U.S. efforts to facilitate peace talks between Russia and Ukraine [1] - The downturn in U.S. diesel and European gasoil futures is attributed to expectations that the U.S. may eventually lift sanctions on Russia, which has weakened recent support for crude oil prices [1] - Concerns regarding oversupply in the oil market continue to persist, impacting market dynamics [1] Group 2 - As the month concludes, the crude markets are expected to remain pivotal, with diesel leading both upward and downward movements in prices, according to market analysts [2]

Core Viewpoint - Oil futures are experiencing consolidation in the morning Asian session, but there are concerns regarding demand that may impact prices [1] Group 1: Market Performance - Oil futures have shown signs of consolidation during the morning trading session in Asia [1] - The market sentiment is influenced by ongoing concerns about demand, which could weigh on future price movements [1] Group 2: Demand Concerns - There are significant worries about demand that may affect the oil market, indicating potential volatility ahead [1]

Group 1 - Oil futures extended losses due to a significant increase in U.S. crude oil inventories, which rose by 5.2 million barrels according to the EIA report [1] - The increase in crude oil inventories was primarily driven by a rise in imports, which offset the previous week's inventory drawdown [1] - Gasoline stocks experienced a larger-than-expected decline, falling by 4.7 million barrels for the fifth consecutive week, while distillate stocks decreased by 643,000 barrels, marking five weeks of decline [2]

Group 1 - Oil futures are experiencing gains due to President Trump's comments on India's reduced purchases of Russian oil and a reported 1 million barrel drop in U.S. crude oil inventories [1] - Analysts are beginning to question the oil surplus narrative, with expectations of potential U.S.-China or U.S.-India trade deals that could boost demand for U.S. oil [2] - WTI crude oil prices increased by 2.2% to $58.50 per barrel, while Brent crude rose by 2.1% to $62.59 per barrel [2]

Core Viewpoint - Oil futures are declining as a U.S.-mediated agreement aims to resolve the Israel-Hamas conflict, reducing geopolitical risks in the market [1] Group 1: Geopolitical Impact - The agreement has led to decreased fears of regional escalation that could disrupt energy supply routes [1] - Analysts suggest that this initial step may facilitate more extensive negotiations with Iran, further alleviating pressure on crude oil prices [1] Group 2: Market Dynamics - Additional downside risks for crude oil include record U.S. production levels [1] - OPEC+ is increasing output, which may also contribute to downward pressure on prices [1] - Ongoing trade tensions could negatively impact demand for oil [1]

Core Viewpoint - The OPEC+ decision to increase oil output in November is a significant factor influencing crude oil inventory expectations, contributing to low oil prices [1] Group 1: OPEC+ Decisions - OPEC+ has decided to continue returning additional supply to the market, which is expected to drive crude oil inventory builds [1] - This decision keeps oil prices at the lower end of their recent range, indicating a potential oversupply situation [1] Group 2: Market Dynamics - Russian crude oil and refined products have been successfully maneuvered around economic sanctions, but Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy infrastructure may restrict supply [2] - The potential for an international oil surplus exists, but it may be less than previously forecasted due to these supply constraints [2]

Group 1 - Oil futures are stabilizing after three consecutive sessions of gains, influenced by concerns over Russian supply disruptions and limited market movements ahead of the Federal Reserve's interest-rate decision [1] - The American Petroleum Institute (API) reported a decline of 3.4 million barrels in U.S. crude inventories, while there was a larger-than-expected increase in diesel stocks [2] - The average estimate from a Wall Street Journal survey anticipates that crude stocks will remain unchanged from the previous week [2] Group 2 - WTI crude prices have decreased by 0.3%, currently at $64.35 per barrel, while Brent crude is down 0.2%, priced at $68.31 per barrel [2]

Group 1 - Oil futures have risen for three consecutive sessions, driven by a weaker U.S. dollar and concerns over potential supply disruptions from Russia [1] - Market participants are closely monitoring geopolitical tensions and the possibility of further Western sanctions on Russian supplies, which could impact supply surplus expectations [2] - Tomorrow's EIA inventory data is anticipated to show crude and gasoline stocks remaining unchanged, while a build in diesel stocks is expected according to analysts' estimates [2]