West Texas Intermediate & Nasdaq Composite
42 shared events · Importance 21 · Last updated May 15, 2026
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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.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite experienced losses, snapping a 13-session streak of gains, as optimism for a resolution to the Iran war faded and software sector concerns arose.
Apr 08, 2026 · 307 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.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.3% as broader market concerns about the global economy and interest rates weighed on tech stocks.
Mar 05, 2026 · 6 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.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite opened more than two percent higher, showing investor confidence returning to riskier assets.
Apr 08, 2026 · 28 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.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite sank 0.7% from its own record, primarily due to drops in chip and AI-related companies.
May 13, 2026 · 6 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate prices tumbled below $100 a barrel due to hopes of a de-escalation in tensions between the United States and Iran.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite closed at record highs, reflecting investor optimism about a potential breakthrough in US-Iran negotiations.
May 06, 2026 · 21 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: U.S. crude prices (West Texas Intermediate) plunged more than $13 to $88.88 per barrel on news of potential ceasefire.
Nasdaq Composite: Nasdaq futures jumped 1.7% as market sentiment improved with the prospect of an end to the Iran war.
May 06, 2026 · 98 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate oil prices fell significantly due to hopes for an end to the Iran war and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, briefly dipping below $100 a barrel.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite reached a record close, primarily boosted by strong performance in tech stocks like Apple.
May 03, 2026 · 19 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude oil prices rose by 91 cents to $98.98 a barrel and later by $1.57 to $99.64 a barrel, driven by the ongoing war with Iran.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite added 0.1% to reach its own all-time high, reflecting positive sentiment in the tech-heavy market.
May 12, 2026 · 6 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.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite gained, reflecting positive performance in technology and growth stocks, particularly those related to AI.
Apr 01, 2026 · 14 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.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite added points after news of a potential ceasefire.
Apr 07, 2026 · 79 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: Benchmark U.S. crude prices were up 0.4% due to the ongoing Iran war.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite rose 1.2% and set its own record.
May 14, 2026 · 7 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: Benchmark U.S. crude prices rose, mirroring the increase in Brent crude due to geopolitical tensions affecting oil supply.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite climbed, driven by strong performance in technology stocks.
May 15, 2026 · 7 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: Benchmark U.S. crude (West Texas Intermediate) was 4.7% higher at $99.89 a barrel, driven by the Iran war uncertainties and blockade of Iranian ports.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite climbed to its own record, driven by technology-heavy stocks and overall market optimism.
May 11, 2026 · 9 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: Benchmark U.S. crude (West Texas Intermediate) prices also rose sharply, reflecting the global energy shock from the Iran war.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite set a record, largely due to strong tech earnings and the AI boom, but the broader market sentiment is affected by the geopolitical situation.
Apr 15, 2026 · 59 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.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite declined 0.13 percent, reflecting the broader market's downward trend.
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.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite jumped 1.96 per cent, as United States markets ended in positive territory.
Apr 08, 2026 · 702 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: Benchmark US crude prices saw a slight decrease, despite the broader concerns about oil supply.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite rose to a new record, driven by strong performance in technology stocks.
May 14, 2026 · 6 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose due to renewed fighting and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, reflecting market concerns over oil supply disruptions.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite added 0.1%, indicating a positive market reaction to the potential easing of tensions in the Persian Gulf.
May 04, 2026 · 139 articles
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