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The investment aims to track the daily percentage changes in its shares’ per share NAV, mirroring the daily percentage changes in the spot price of light, sweet crude oil delivered to Cushing, Oklahoma. This alignment is measured by the daily shifts in the price of a specified short-term futures contract on light, sweet crude oil known as the “Benchmark Oil Futures Contract,” along with the interest earned on USO’s collateral holdings, after deducting USO’s expenses. USO primarily invests in futures contracts for various fuels, including light, sweet crude oil, other types of crude oil, diesel-heating oil, gasoline, natural gas, and other petroleum-based fuels.

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U.S. Baker Hughes Oil Rig Count +7 To 488; U.S. Baker Hughes NatGas Rig Count -2 To 99; U.S. Baker Hughes Horizonal Drilling Rig Count +6 At 530

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On Thursday, February 20, U.S. markets closed lower as investor confidence weakened due to growing tariff concerns and Walmart&#8217;s disappointing <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43846469/walmart-q4-earnings-shine-but-soft-fy26-outlook-disappoints-street" rel="noreferrer noopener">sales and profit outlook</a>. All major indexes declined, with the Dow experiencing the steepest drop, while the S&amp;P 500 ended its streak of record highs. Gold prices surged to a historic peak as investors sought safer assets amid rising economic uncertainty. Walmart&#8217;s weaker forecast signaled potential declines in consumer spending, amplifying worries about economic growth.
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In economic data, initial jobless claims rose by 5,000 to 219,000 for the week ending February 15, slightly above the expected 215,000. The Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index fell sharply to 18.1 in February from 44.3 the prior month.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors declined, led by financial, consumer discretionary, and consumer staples, while energy and real estate stocks closed higher.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 1.01% to close at 44,176.65, while the S&amp;P 500 slid 0.43% to 6,117.52. The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.47%, finishing at 19,962.36.
Asia Markets Today
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<li>On Friday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 rose 0.28% to close at 38,784.00, led by gains in the Gas and water, Transport, and Marine Transport sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 declined 0.32% to 8,296.20, led by losses in the Consumer Discretionary, Telecoms Services and Financials sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 slipped 0.65% to 22,763.95, and the Nifty 500 declined 0.84% to close at 20,656.30, led by losses in the Auto, Oil &amp; Gas, and Real Estate sectors.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite rose 0.85% to 3,379.11, and the Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 gained 1.26%, ending at 3,978.44.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng surged 3.99% to close at 23,477.92.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
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<li>The European STOXX 50 was up 0.33%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX gained 0.03%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC rose 0.47%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.10%</li>
<li>European shares rose Friday as investors assessed economic data and Germany&#8217;s upcoming election. The STOXX 600 rebounded but eyed weekly losses.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 1.06% at $71.71/bbl, and Brent was down 1.02% at $75.71/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices dipped Friday but remained on track for weekly gains amid supply concerns in Russia and rising demand in the U.S. and China. The market focus stayed on supply disruptions and geopolitical tensions.</li>
<li>Natural Gas gained 3.95% to $4.316.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 0.38% at $2,944.99, Silver was down 0.47% to $33.325, and Copper fell 0.89% to $4.5713.       </li>
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U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.11%, S&amp;P 500 futures gained 0.02%, and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.11%.
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<li>The U.S. dollar index gained 0.29% to 106.67, the USD/JPY rose 0.45% to 150.38, and the USD/AUD rose 0.21% to 1.5656.</li>
<li>The dollar headed for a third weekly drop as Trump&#8217;s tariff threats remained largely rhetoric, while the yen surged on rising Japanese inflation before the BOJ intervened.</li>
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Asia Markets Mixed, Europe Rebounds; Dollar Heads For Third Weekly Drop - Global Markets Today While US Slept

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On Wednesday, February 19th, U.S. markets closed higher, with the S&amp;P 500 reaching a second consecutive record high as investors examined Fed meeting minutes and Trump&#8217;s proposed tariffs.
The Fed held rates steady but voiced concerns over inflation and trade policies. Trump announced 25% tariffs on autos, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals.
According to economic data, in January, U.S. building permits rose to 1.483M (vs. 1.460M est.), while housing starts fell to 1.366M (vs. 1.390M est.). Redbook YoY retail sales grew 6.3%, up from 5.3%, with early February at 5.8%.
The Fed&#8217;s January meeting minutes highlighted policymakers&#8217; cautious stance on rate cuts, citing uncertainty in inflation trends. Officials stressed the need for more evidence before lowering rates, considering Trump&#8217;s tariffs, immigration policies, and geopolitical risks.
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Of the 11 key sectors in the S&amp;P 500, healthcare saw the highest percentage increase, while materials and financials underperformed.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased 0.16% to close at 44,627.59, while the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.24% to 6,144.15. The Nasdaq Composite added 0.07%, finishing at 20,056.25.
Asia Markets Today
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<li>On Thursday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 fell 1.29% to close at 38,675.50, led by losses in the Manufacturing, Retail and Communication sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 declined 1.15% to 8,322.80, led by losses in the A-REITs, Healthcare, and Financials sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 slipped 0.12% to 22,906.25, while the Nifty 500 gained 0.44% to close at 20,822.60. The decline was led by losses in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods, Healthcare, and Banking sectors.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite slid 0.02% to 3,350.78, and the Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 declined 0.29%, ending at 3,928.90.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng dipped 1.60% to close at 22,576.98.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 was up 0.62%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX gained 0.54%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC rose 0.67%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.24%</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.11% at $72.18/bbl, and Brent was up 0.14% at $76.15/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices rebounded despite a U.S. crude stock buildup, supported by supply disruptions in Kazakhstan and OPEC+ delays. Russia&#8217;s pipeline outage cut supply by 380,000 barrels per day, while potential Iraqi exports and Trump&#8217;s tariffs added market uncertainty.</li>
<li>Natural Gas declined 2.78% to $4.160.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 1.21% at $2,971.31, Silver was up 2.04% to $33.718, and Copper rose 1.18% to $4.6165.     </li>
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U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.11%, S&amp;P 500 futures declined 0.15%, and Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.16%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
The U.S. Dollar Index slid 0.28% to 106.89, USD/JPY was down 0.87% to 150.13, and USD/AUD fell 0.53% to 1.5677.

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Global Markets Mixed, Dollar Dips As Traders React To Trump's Tariff Plans - Global Markets Today While US Slept

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Oil is trading higher following reports of a drone attack on a Russian pipeline, which could reduce supply.

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On Tuesday, February 18, U.S. markets closed in the green, with the S&amp;P 500 reaching a record high amid a quiet session as investors awaited Fed minutes and retail earnings. Fed officials signaled a steady rate policy due to inflation concerns. Markets remain cautious as price growth accelerates and consumer sentiment weakens, with no immediate pressure on the Fed to cut rates.
In economic data, the NY Empire State Manufacturing Index rose 18.3 points in February to +5.7, surpassing market expectations of -1.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors advanced, led by energy, materials, and utilities, while communication services and consumer discretionary stocks declined.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased 0.02% to close at 44,556.34, while the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.24% to 6,129.58. The Nasdaq Composite added 0.07%, finishing at 20,041.26.
Asia Markets Today
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<li>On Wednesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 fell 0.34% to close at 39,182.00, weighed down by losses in the Rubber, Marine Transport, and Retail sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 declined 0.73% to 8,419.20, dragged lower by Energy, Financials, and Consumer Staples.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 slipped 0.13% to 22,916.15, while the Nifty 500 gained 0.51% to close at 20,717.00. The decline was led by losses in the Technology, Fast-Moving Consumer Goods, and Healthcare sectors.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite rose 0.81% to 3,351.54, while the Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 added 0.70%, ending at 3,940.16.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng dipped 0.14% to close at 22,944.24.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 was down 0.32%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX declined 0.38%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC fell 0.45%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.26%</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.78% at $72.39/bbl, and Brent was up 0.69% at $76.36/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices rose due to supply concerns in the U.S. and Russia and uncertainty over Ukraine peace talks. Brent crude and WTI gained as cold weather, a Ukrainian drone attack, and potential OPEC+ decisions supported prices.</li>
<li>Natural Gas declined 0.37% to $3.992.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.47% at $2,962.69, Silver was up 0.61% to $33.557, and Copper rose 0.23% to $4.6015.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.02%, S&amp;P 500 futures declined 0.06%, and Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.07%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index rose 0.12% to 107.21, USD/JPY was down 0.18% to 151.74, and USD/AUD slid 0.01% to 1.5743.</li>
<li>The dollar remained stable Wednesday while the yen strengthened amid Ukraine ceasefire talks and new U.S. tariff threats.</li>
</ul>
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Asia Ex-China And Europe Markets Dip, Dollar Strengthens - Global Markets Today While US Slept

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On Friday, February 14, U.S. markets closed mixed, with Nvidia and Apple advancing while Microsoft and Amazon declined. The Nasdaq 100 reached a record high.
Treasury yields fell following weaker retail sales data. Investors remained focused on Trump&#8217;s proposed reciprocal tariffs and broader economic policy moves, adding to market uncertainty amid recent inflation data and Federal Reserve commentary.
Economic data showed that January retail sales declined by 0.9% from the previous month, a significantly steeper drop than the expected 0.1% decrease.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors ended lower on Friday, led by losses in healthcare, consumer staples, and utilities, while technology and communication stocks bucked the trend and closed higher.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.37% to close at 44,546.08, while the S&amp;P 500 edged down 0.01% to 6,114.63. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.41%, finishing at 20,026.77.
U.S. markets were closed on Monday, February 17, in observance of Washington&#8217;s Birthday.
Aisa Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Tuesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 rose 0.28%, closing at 39,316.00, driven by gains in the Shipbuilding, Rubber, and Manufacturing sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 declined 0.66% to 8,481.00, weighed down by losses in the Energy, Financials, and Consumer Discretionary sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s central bank cut rates to 4.1% for the first time in four years but signaled caution on further easing. The move aids borrowers and may influence Prime Minister Albanese&#8217;s election timing.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 fell 0.15% to 22,924.50, and the Nifty 500 slid 0.35% to close at 20,582.05, led by losses in the Consumer Durables, Capital Goods, and Fast-Moving Consumer Goods sectors.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite dropped 0.91% to 3,325.32, while the Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 declined 0.87% to 3,912.89.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng gained 1.59%, closing the session at 22,976.81.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 was up 0.01%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX declined 0.11%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC rose 0.03%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.09%</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 1.47% at $71.74/bbl, and Brent was up 0.75% at $75.77/bbl.</li>
<li>Brent crude edged higher after a drone attack on a Russian pipeline disrupted oil flows from Kazakhstan. However, gains were limited due to expected OPEC+ supply increases and uncertainty in Chinese demand.</li>
<li>Natural Gas declined 3.38% to $3.599.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.79% at $2,923.59, Silver was up 0.44% to $32.995, and Copper slid 1.37% to $4.6005.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.02%, S&amp;P 500 futures gained 0.24%, and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.35%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. dollar index rose 0.20% to 106.94, the USD/JPY was up 0.15% to 151.73, and the USD/AUD slid 0.06% to 1.5722.</li>
<li>The U.S. dollar strengthened as traders assessed tariff uncertainties, geopolitical risks, and the Federal Reserve&#8217;s cautious approach to rate cuts. The Australian dollar hovered near a two-month high after the Reserve Bank of Australia cut rates by 25 basis points to 4.10%.</li>
</ul>
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Asia And Europe Markets Mixed, Oil Edges Higher After Pipeline Attack - Global Markets Today While US Slept

U.S. Baker Hughes Oil Rig Count +1 To 481; U.S. Baker Hughes NatGas Count +1 To 101;  U.S. Baker Hughes Total Rig Count: 588 Vs 586 Prior

On Thursday, U.S. markets closed higher, boosted by Nvidia, Apple, and Tesla, after Trump proposed reciprocal tariffs. Stocks gained as producer prices rose while core inflation remained stable. Treasury yields fell, indicating confidence in cooling inflation. The Nasdaq and Dow also advanced, with the S&amp;P marking its strongest rise since mid-January.
According to economic data, the Producer Price Index rose 3.5% annually, the highest since early 2023, exceeding forecasts. Monthly growth also surpassed expectations at 0.4%. Core PPI, excluding food and energy, increased by 3.6% yearly and 0.3% monthly, both above projections.
All eleven S&amp;P 500 sector indexes advanced, with materials leading the gains and consumer discretionary, which also saw a strong increase.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.77% and closed at 44,711.43, the S&amp;P 500 closed higher by 1.04% at 6,115.07, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 1.50% to finish at 19,945.64.
Aisa Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Friday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed lower by 0.79%, ending the session at 39,164.50. Losses in the Textile, Transportation Equipment, and Chemical, Petroleum, and plastic sectors led the decline.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 rose 0.19% to 8,555.80, led by gains in the Consumer Staples, Gold, and IT sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 closed lower by 0.58% at 22,897.25, and Nifty 500 slid by 1.45%, closing at 20,600.25, led by losses in the Capital Goods, Power, and Public Sector Undertakings sectors.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite gained 0.43% and closed at 3,346.72, while Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 was down 0.87% at 3,939.01.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng closed the session higher by 3.69% at 22,620.33.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 was down 0.01%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX declined 0.37%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC rose 0.20%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.30%</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.13% at $71.38/bbl, and Brent was up 0.25% at $75.21/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices rebounded, ending weeks of decline, supported by rising fuel demand and delayed U.S. tariffs. Market optimism grew over potential trade agreements, but gains remained limited amid possible Russian supply increases.</li>
<li>Natural Gas gained 1.76% to $3.692.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.51% at $2,960.31, Silver was up 4.05% to $34.045, and Copper slid 0.03% to $4.7770.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.28%, S&amp;P 500 futures declined 0.11% and Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.06%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index fell 0.07% to 106.98, USD/JPY was down 0.20% to 152.52, and USD/AUD slid 0.31% to 1.5780.</li>
<li>As delayed reciprocal tariffs eased market concerns, the U.S. dollar steadied near a three-week low. Inflation fears softened after a producer price report, while optimism around Ukraine-Russia peace talks boosted the euro.</li>
</ul>
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Asia And Europe Markets Mixed, Gold Advances - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Wednesday, U.S. markets closed mixed, with the S&amp;P 500 declining as unexpectedly high inflation data heightened concerns about delayed Fed rate cuts. Nvidia and Amazon weakened, weighing on the index, while strong earnings lifted CVS and Gilead. Inflation worries also challenged Trump&#8217;s tariff plans, adding to market uncertainty.
In economic data, January&#8217;s CPI rose faster than expected, hitting 3% year-over-year and exceeding forecasts. Monthly inflation climbed 0.5%, the highest since August 2023, accelerating from December&#8217;s 0.4% increase.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors declined, with materials, energy, and real estate stocks falling, while consumer staples and communication services outperformed and closed higher.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.50% and closed at 44,368.56, the S&amp;P 500 closed lower by 0.27% at 6,051.97, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.03% to finish at 19,649.95.
Aisa Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Wednesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed higher by 1.26%, ending the session at 39,475.50, led by gains in the Steel, Mining, and Communication sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 rose 0.06% to 8,540.00, led by gains in the Metals &amp; Mining, Materials and Resources sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 closed lower by 0.12% at 23,016.80, and the Nifty 500 slid 0.10%, closing at 20,886.85, led by losses in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods, Healthcare, and Technology sectors.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite declined 0.42% and closed at 3,332.48, and Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 went down 0.38% at 3,905.14               .</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng closed the session lower by 0.20% at 21,814.37.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 was up 1.22%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX gained 1.44%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC rose 1.28%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.68%</li>
<li>European shares hit record highs Thursday, driven by strong earnings from Nestlé and Siemens, alongside optimism over U.S.-Russia peace talks on Ukraine. Automobiles surged, while Britain&#8217;s FTSE dipped, dragged by Unilever.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 1.46% at $70.33/bbl, and Brent was down 1.36% at $74.16/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices edged lower as potential Russia-Ukraine peace talks and rising U.S. crude inventories pressured the market. Optimism over eased supply risks outweighed inflation concerns despite recent tightening supply trends.</li>
<li>Natural Gas gained 3.39% to $3.686.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.53% at $2,944.81, Silver was up 0.15% to $32.835, and Copper rose 0.06% to $4.7077.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.04%, S&amp;P 500 futures gained 0.01%, and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.16%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index fell 0.34% to 107.64, USD/JPY was down 0.36% to 153.79, and USD/AUD rose 0.18% to 1.5954.</li>
<li>The U.S. dollar weakened as hopes for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal lifted sentiment, boosting the euro and ruble. Meanwhile, Japan&#8217;s yen strengthened due to rising inflation, and the U.K. GDP unexpectedly grew.</li>
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Asia Markets Mixed, Europe Hits Highs On Earnings; Oil Dips On Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks - Global Markets Today While US Slept

A high-stakes call between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin sent shockwaves through markets, dragging down oil prices and U.S. defense stocks as investors reacted to Trump's surprise announcement of imminent peace negotiations to end <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/ukraine">the war in Ukraine.</a>
The West Texas Intermediate light crude – as tracked by the United States Oil Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>) – tumbled by 2.7% by 3:10 p.m. ET in New York, heading for its worst session since late November 2024.
Trump posted Wednesday on Truth Social that he had &#8220;a lengthy and highly productive&#8221; conversation with Putin, with the two leaders discussing &#8220;Ukraine, the Middle East, Energy, Artificial Intelligence, the power of the Dollar, and various other subjects.&#8221;
Trump added that he had directed his top officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, National Security Advisor Michael Waltz and Ambassador and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff to lead negotiations.
Putin reportedly responded positively to the discussions and expressed willingness to cooperate. 
This decision follows a high-profile <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/02/43643471/trump-administration-secures-release-of-cannabis-prisoner-marc-fogel-from-14-year-russian-sentence">prisoner exchange</a> between Washington and Moscow. On Tuesday, Russia released American teacher Marc Fogel after three years of detention, while the U.S. freed Russian cybercriminal Alexander Vinnik.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What's Next For Ukraine And NATO?</h3>
The reaction from Kyiv remains cautious. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also confirmed he had a "meaningful" conversation with Trump following the talks the U.S. President had with Putin.
&#8220;No one wants peace more than Ukraine. Together with the U.S., we are charting our next steps to stop Russian aggression and ensure a lasting, reliable peace,&#8221; Zelenskyy stated. 
The Ukrainian leader highlighted that Ukraine remains committed to defending its sovereignty.
Zelenskyy also met with Secretary of Security Scott Bessent, marking Bessent's first international visit. The two discussed preparing a new document outlining security, economic cooperation and resource partnerships.
Zelenskyy stressed the importance of preventing Moscow and its allies from gaining control over Ukraine and underscored the need for unified action across the free world.
"We expect to make progress by the Munich Security Conference," Zelenskyy said.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">I had a meeting with <a href="https://twitter.com/SecScottBessent?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SecScottBessent</a>—his first international visit, which was to Ukraine. We value our partnership with the United States, are grateful for the support in defending our independence, and strive to expand our joint capabilities—especially in security. Security… <a href="https://t.co/Px2VQ0Cnv0">pic.twitter.com/Px2VQ0Cnv0</a>
&mdash; Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) <a href="https://twitter.com/ZelenskyyUa/status/1889747140039311417?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Stock Market Reactions</h3>
Investors viewed the move as a sign of easing geopolitical tensions and a possible decrease in U.S. government spending on defense contractors.
The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>), representing major U.S. energy companies, tumbled by 2.24% on Wednesday, weighed down by lower oil prices. 
Shares of major U.S. defense contractors experienced marginal declines amid expectations of reduced defense spending following the potential de-escalation in Ukraine. 
Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) was down by 1.4% to $443.30, Northrop Grumman Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>) eased by 0.5% to $471.70 and General Dynamics Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>) dropped by 1.86% to $252.21.
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中東で再び緊張が高まっており、イスラエルの戦争内閣は国の対応を熟慮するために月曜日に開会し、<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets">市場に衝撃を与えました。</a>
イスラエルがイランに対する報復策を検討しているという見出しにより、株式市場は急落し、金の価格が急騰しました。
何が起こったのか：チャンネル12は、イスラエルの内閣がイランに「明確で力強い」対応することを決定したと発表し、これはイスラエルが「このような大規模な攻撃を受けても無反応でいることは許さない」というイスラエルの信号を意味しています。
イスラエルの国防大臣ヨアブ・ガランは、イランがイスラエルに対する直接攻撃を繰り返すことを耐えかねると米国国防長官ロイド・オースティンに伝えましたが、この対応は中東全体を巻き込むような地域全体の紛争に発展することを回避します。 
国家安全保障会議報道官のジョン・カービーは、イランの攻撃を「壮大で恥ずべき失敗」と表現し、今日の「世界の多くはイスラエルとともに立っている」と強調しました。
先週日曜日、G7首脳会議は、イランのミサイル計画に対する新たな制裁を検討しており、イスラエルを支持しつつ、さらなるエスカレーションを防ぎたいと考えています。 
バランスのとれたアプローチを提唱する国務長官アントニー・ブリンケンは、「力と知恵は同じコインの異なる面でなければならない」と述べ、状況を慎重にかつ断固として処理することを示唆しました。ブリンケンはまた、地域のパートナーとの継続的な協議を確認し、外交努力を約束します。
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米国はイスラエルを支援することを約束しています。イランによるイスラエルへの前代未聞の攻撃に続き、我々は外交的な対応を調整し、エスカレーションを防ごうとしています。 <a href="https://t.co/9gW2gC8Y5s">pic.twitter.com/9gW2gC8Y5s</a>
&mdash; Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) <a href="https://twitter.com/SecBlinken/status/1779940420174155836?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">2024年4月15日</a></blockquote>
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一方、中国は国連で、イランの行動をイスラエルの侵略に対する正当防衛として擁護する一方で、対照的な意見を述べました。 「イランには自衛権があります。イスラエルは国際法に違反してイラン領事館を攻撃しました。イランは反応し、自国の法的権利を行使しました」と述べました。 
なぜ重要なのか：米欧の同盟国は、世界的な影響を持つような地域全体の戦争の拡大を避けるようイスラエルに何度も警告しています。 
人的被害の観点でのみならず、イランとイスラエルの間の戦争の経済的影響は、世界経済にとって極めて破壊的であると言えます。
最初のリスクの1つは、原油価格の上昇に関連するものです。イランの原油生産は現在、世界供給の約3.4mb/d（3.3％）に上昇しています。
ゴールドマン・サックスによると、現在世界の17%の原油生産が流れているホルムズ海峡の原油の流れが途絶すると、1か月で原油価格が20%上昇し、途絶が数か月間続くと、最終的には2倍になります。 
市場の反応 SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF トラスト（NYSE：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>）は米国東部時間3:00pm現在、1.2％下落し、2か月ぶりの最低水準でのクローズを予想しています。
先週金曜日の損失率1.8％に追随した形で、米国株中心のInvesco QQQ トラスト（NASDAQ：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>）は1.6％低下しました。 
不動産セレクトセクター SPDR トラスト（NYSE：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>）は2.1％ダウンし、リアルタイムで総合株指数において最大の損失を記録しました。 
仮想通貨市場は一段と悪化し、仮想通貨は大損を報告しました。 ビットコイン（CRYPTO：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>）は6％下落し、62400ドルとなりました。 イーサリアム（CRYPTO：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>）は、4.1％下落し、3024ドルとなりました。
一方、ゴールド（金）やシルバーは急激に上昇し、投資家たちはこぞって安全な資産に逃避しました。
SPDR ゴールド トラスト（NYSE：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>）は1.5％上昇し、史上最高のクローズを記録しました。 シルバーは、2月2021年以来の最高値でのクローズを目指し、2.9％上昇しました、というのも iShares シルバー トラスト（NYSE：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLV#NYSE">SLV</a>）が報じています。
原油は、米国の早い時間帯の損失を取り消し、西テキサス中間原油はバレル85ドルを超える急騰を見せました。米国石油基金（United States Oil Fund）（NYSE：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>）は0.1％上昇しました。 
チャート：2024年4月15日におけるSLV、GLD、USO、SPY、QQQ、BTCの株価
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今すぐ読む: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38239994/financial-markets-on-edge-as-oil-and-gold-prices-could-soar-amid-rising-israel-iran-tensions">イスラエルとイランの緊張が高まる中、原油と金の価格が急騰する可能性があるため、金融市場は緊迫している</a>
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