West Texas Intermediate & United States — Federal Reserve
31 shared events · Importance 14 · Last updated May 15, 2026
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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 — Federal Reserve: The United States — Federal Reserve may be forced to keep interest rates high due to rising oil prices and inflation, potentially delaying planned rate cuts and grinding down the economy.
Mar 05, 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.
United States — Federal Reserve: Minutes from the United States — Federal Reserve's meeting showed a growing number of members felt a rate hike might be needed to contain inflation, indicating a hawkish shift in monetary policy outlook.
Apr 09, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
West Texas Intermediate: Benchmark West Texas Intermediate crude fell 58 cents to $101.60 a barrel, remaining elevated due to the war with Iran.
United States — Federal Reserve: Traders suspect the United States — Federal Reserve will keep interest rates high to combat inflation, influencing Treasury yields.
May 13, 2026 · 6 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: Benchmark U.S. crude prices were up 0.4% due to the ongoing Iran war.
United States — Federal Reserve: The United States — Federal Reserve will see a new leader, Kevin Warsh, confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
May 14, 2026 · 7 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.
United States — Federal Reserve: Comments from United States — Federal Reserve officials and minutes from its March meeting will be scrutinized for signs of future rate cuts, influenced by the de-escalation of tensions.
Apr 07, 2026 · 79 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate futures are elevated, contributing to global inflation worries.
United States — Federal Reserve: The United States — Federal Reserve's potential next rate move is a hike due to hotter-than-anticipated inflation reports, impacting currency and bond markets.
May 14, 2026 · 7 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: The price of West Texas Intermediate fell due to a fragile ceasefire in the war between the United States and Iran, but remains elevated due to supply disruptions.
United States — Federal Reserve: The United States — Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates steady due to rising inflation in the United States, which is partly a result of higher oil prices caused by the Iran war.
May 12, 2026 · 10 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.
United States — Federal Reserve: The United States — Federal Reserve is eyeing potential interest rate hikes to counter the inflationary impact of a prolonged Iran war, as revealed in its monetary meeting minutes.
Apr 01, 2026 · 14 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: Benchmark US crude prices saw a slight decrease, despite the broader concerns about oil supply.
United States — Federal Reserve: The United States — Federal Reserve is set to have a new leader, Kevin Warsh, whose appointment could influence future monetary policy and interest rates.
May 14, 2026 · 6 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude oil prices have increased following the United States' decision to blockade Iranian ports, indicating market anxiety over potential supply shortages.
United States — Federal Reserve: The United States — Federal Reserve's policy actions, including its decision to hold interest rates due to inflation fears caused by surging energy costs, are being assessed by investors in the context of the broader market uncertainty.
Apr 08, 2026 · 307 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude prices have surged due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, reflecting the global energy crisis.
United States — Federal Reserve: The United States — Federal Reserve, through its Chair Jerome Powell, has expressed concerns about the economic uncertainty caused by the energy shock from the conflict.
Apr 27, 2026 · 80 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: US crude (West Texas Intermediate) slid after an initial jump, but remained well above $100 a barrel due to heightened worries about supply disruption from the conflict in the Strait of Hormuz.
United States — Federal Reserve: The United States — Federal Reserve's policy outlook could be influenced by upcoming economic data, with markets expecting it to keep policy interest rates on hold due to inflationary pressure.
May 05, 2026 · 11 articles
Domestic
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate oil prices were trading up 2.6 percent after renewed hostilities broke out between the United States and Iran.
United States — Federal Reserve: Traders continued to bet the United States — Federal Reserve would hold interest rates steady through the end of the year due to a resilient labor market and elevated energy prices.
May 07, 2026 · 6 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: US West Texas Intermediate for May fell due to expectations that US-Iran peace talks would resume, indicating a positive market reaction to potential de-escalation.
United States — Federal Reserve: Donald Trump renewed his threat to sack United States — Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell, though this had little major market reaction.
Apr 08, 2026 · 702 articles
Business
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude oil prices remaining below $60 per barrel is a significant factor contributing to lower gasoline prices.
Dec 23, 2025 · 6 articles
International
United States — Federal Reserve: The United States — Federal Reserve's potential rate cuts are being watched, with market odds narrowing due to economic data and inflationary pressures from the oil shock.
Mar 01, 2026 · 42 articles
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