Oil prices saw minimal change after the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut. Further rate cuts are expected, potentially boosting oil demand. US crude stockpiles decreased, but distillate stockpiles increased, raising demand concerns. Global oil demand has shown a slight year-over-year increase. Flight volumes are easing in some regions, while growing in others, according to JP Morgan.
US stocks today: S&P 500, Nasdaq end higher, notch weekly gains after earnings-heavy week
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached record highs, fueled by strong earnings and falling crude prices, marking their longest weekly gain streak since October 2024.