Oil Surged, Then Slumped, Year to Date in 2026. Here's My Prediction for What's Ahead.
Oil prices doubled, then they lost most of that gain, and now they're trending higher again.
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Brent crude, the global benchmark for oil, started the year at roughly $60 a barrel. Then the geopolitical conflict in the Middle East broke out, pushing crude oil prices to nearly $140 a barrel. After that spike, oil cooled off, losing around half of the gain before shifting higher again. Today, Brent crude is hovering around $95 per barrel.
What lies ahead for oil? In the near-term, the answer will be determined by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. But if you are a long-term investor, the answer will be more of the same. Here's why that's so important to understand when selecting energy stocks to buy and hold.
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