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2. WTI (crude oil) futures only up $2.67 now

Sun Mar 1, 2026, 08:58 PM

20 hrs ago

for April contract (was up about $5 earlier in day).

https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/energy/crude-oil/light-sweet-crude.quotes.html

Dow futures down about 300 now, from down 550 a couple of hours ago.

Bottom line, volatile markets for foreseeable future(s). Best to hang on - no panic selling.

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