Oil Prices Rise as Traders Bet on Trump‑Triggered Tensions
A surge in speculation has pushed crude oil to new highs. Traders now see a 63 % chance that West Texas Intermediate (WTI) will exceed $110 per barrel this month, up from 59 % the day before. The probability of a $115 barrier has also climbed, from 33 % to 42 %, while the chance of hitting $12