https://www.instagram.com/vanessaclarkipaiThis is your Daily Crude Oil Price Tracker with Vanessa Clark podcast.Hello and welcome to the Daily Crude Oil Price Tracker. I’m Vanessa Clark, here with your essential update on what’s happening in the world of crude oil, the commodity that powers so much of our daily lives. Whether you’re an investor, an industry professional, or just a curious listener, today’s episode will help you understand the latest price moves, global trends, and what to watch in the days ahead.Let’s jump right in with the key numbers for Thursday, October thirtieth, twenty twenty-five. As of today, West Texas Intermediate, or WTI, the main US benchmark for crude oil, is trading around sixty dollars and fifty cents per barrel. Brent crude, which is the global benchmark, is sitting near sixty-four dollars and ninety-five cents. Now, you might hear these prices and wonder, are we in a stable market or is something lurking beneath the surface? Well, the answer is both.Right now, oil prices seem to be holding steady, but that stability is balancing on a tightrope. The market is dealing with surging global supply, thanks to record-setting US oil output and major producers gradually unwinding previous cuts. In fact, the United States is pumping oil at an extraordinary rate — about thirteen point six million barrels per day, according to the latest energy reports. At the same time, OPEC and its allies, known as OPEC Plus, have agreed to extend most of their group-wide output cuts into twenty twenty-five. These cuts are important for keeping the market from tipping too far into oversupply, but they are being slowly eased in the coming months, which adds to the uncertainty.Another critical piece shaping prices right now is geopolitics. Why is this so important? The world’s relationship with Russian oil is being redrawn in real time. Major sanctions have just been slapped on Russia’s two biggest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil. This means that buyers, especially in Asia, are rethinking where they get their oil and how they pay for it, adding more uncertainty and, at times, real volatility to prices.On top of this, the Federal Reserve’s recent interest rate cut is making headlines, but with hints that this may be the final cut this year. Decisions like these impact the broader economy and can ripple through to oil demand, investor sentiment, and ultimately how much you pay for fuel at the pump.Looking forward, what should you keep your eye on? Here are the big things: Watch those OPEC Plus meetings, especially the one coming up in December. Their decisions on production will be hugely influential. Also, keep an eye on the U.S. inventory numbers — declines in stockpiles could signal increasing demand or disruptions in supply. Finally, international policy developments and trade talks, like the ongoing Trump–Xi summit in South Korea, could bring surprises that move the market fast.For consumers and investors, the actionable takeaway is that crude oil prices are in an unpredictable phase. If you’re investing, cautious optimism and a watchful eye on global events will serve you well. For everyone, know that prices at the pump could swing if these trends shift sharply.That wraps up today’s edition of Daily Crude Oil Price Tracker. I’m Vanessa Clark, and I want to thank you for joining me. If you found today’s update helpful, be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode. Share us with your friends, and tune in next time for another fresh dive into the world of crude oil. Stay informed and have a great day.For more http://www.quietplease.aiCheck out Vanessa on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vanessaclarkipaiFor some deals, check out https://amzn.to/4hSgB4rThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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