## Peace Talks Send Crude Oil Tumbling; Multiple Headwinds Pressure Energy Markets
Energy commodities experienced a substantial pullback Friday as negotiation signals between Ukraine and Russia sparked risk-off sentiment across markets. February WTI crude contract (CLG26) retreated -1.61 points to close -2.76%, while February RBOB gasoline (RBG26) slipped -0.0467 or -2.66%. The weakness centered on diplomatic developments, with Ukrainian President Zelensky announcing plans to meet President Trump Sunday in Florida to advance a proposed peace framework reportedly 90% complete, contingent on neg
Energy commodities experienced a substantial pullback Friday as negotiation signals between Ukraine and Russia sparked risk-off sentiment across markets. February WTI crude contract (CLG26) retreated -1.61 points to close -2.76%, while February RBOB gasoline (RBG26) slipped -0.0467 or -2.66%. The weakness centered on diplomatic developments, with Ukrainian President Zelensky announcing plans to meet President Trump Sunday in Florida to advance a proposed peace framework reportedly 90% complete, contingent on neg