CME Group Inc.

10/30/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/30/2026 15:33

WTI Crude Oil futures hold near $103 as volatility edges higher.

WTI Crude Oil futures close out the week near $103, marking a third consecutive Friday settlement above the $100 level. Geopolitical and logistical risks in the Middle East continue to support prices, keeping the market elevated despite sideways weekly action. Meanwhile, energy volatility ticks higher into the weekend, and speculators continue to reduce net long positions in a trend dating back to mid-September.
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