Energy Market
A Tale of Two Commodities: Crude Oil Surges on Geopolitical Unrest While Natural Gas Sinks Amid Record Supply
The energy sector started the first week of 2026 with a stark and widening divergence between its two primary commodities. As of January 6, 2026, crude oil prices have surged to multi-month highs, driven by a dramatic escalation of geopolitical instability in South America and persistent tensions in the Middle