U S Policy

WTI crude oil has fallen sharply over the past three days as market participants reassess the risk of near-term military escalation in the Middle East. Technical traders are focused on whether prices can hold below $81.000, with support near $80.550 and a lower target at $78.800.

Senate Democrats are calling for immediate hearings into a $500 million UAE-linked investment in Donald Trump’s family crypto venture, World Liberty Financial. Lawmakers say the arrangement raises conflict-of-interest concerns and questions about foreign influence on U.S. policy.