Daily WTI view with key metrics, recent-window chart, and evidence-backed move summary.
Key facts (AI-ready)
Oil (WTI) was little changed versus the prior validated observation (+0.11%), so any causal read should be treated as low conviction. No same-day headlines were available for 2026-10-06, so this page does not infer a catalyst from later coverage. Recent headlines: RSS: My wife says we can’t afford to retire. We have $4 million. Do I just keep working? | RSS: ‘Breaking Bad’ star Aaron Paul sells L.A. home for $7.5 million; he now lives…
Metric (USD / bbl)
$96.24
24h move
+0.11%
Last observation
Oct 6, 2026
Source & methodology
Source: History: FRED · DCOILWTICO
Multi-horizon analysis
Rule-based short, medium, and long horizon read from the same validated series window. Headlines are context only, not proof of causality.
Short term
1d / 7d
Oil (WTI) is not showing a strong short-term directional signal yet.
No nearby headlines were available, so this short-term read is based on the verified series alone.
Window metrics
1d +0.11% · 7d +0.08%
Observed window
Sep 29, 2026 -> Oct 6, 2026
Range high / low
$99.77 / $96.13
As of
Oct 6, 2026
Confidence
Medium
Medium term
30d / 90d
Oil (WTI) is still in a constructive medium-term trend across the 30d and 90d windows.
The latest observation is still trading around the middle of the recent range.
Window metrics
30d +3.83% · 90d +29.08%
Observed window
Jul 8, 2026 -> Oct 6, 2026
Range position
69%
Range high / low
$107.02 / $72.45
Confidence
High
Long term
180d / 1y
Oil (WTI) still looks structurally firm on the 1-year window.
The long-term read uses a full 1-year window and checks whether the latest level is holding up versus the range high.
Window metrics
180d -3.39% · 365d +54.01%
Observed window
Oct 6, 2025 -> Oct 6, 2026
Drawdown vs high
-16.01%
Range high / low
$114.58 / $55.44
Confidence
High
$96.24
Spot snapshot · USD / bbl
+0.11%
Day metrics
$96.13 → $96.24
High $114.58
Low $55.44
As of 2026-10-06 (source series)
Converted spot (USD basis)
Display currency is already USD, so the headline above shows the same spot reference. Use the link below to open other currency pages.
Source: History: FRED · DCOILWTICOLast observation: Oct 6, 2026
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Oct 6, 2026: $96.24 USD / bbl
HighSep 15, 2026
$107.02
LowAug 5, 2026
$76.78
USD / bbl · $76.78 – $107.02
Today summary
WTI moved with the latest update while energy headlines stayed mixed; the magnitude remains consistent with benchmark repricing rather than a one-off print.
AI-ready summary
Likely drivers: inventory expectations, OPEC+ narrative, dollar tone, and risk appetite. Several factors can overlap in the same session.