barrel

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Oil prices remained high on Thursday, with U.S.-traded West Texas Intermediate crude for May climbing back above $100 a barrel.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

U.S. stock futures moved lower as equities fell in Asia and Europe, though front-month Brent crude oil held below $100 a barrel after rising in early European trade.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

UBS also forecast Brent crude to fall to $80 a barrel in the fourth quarter.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Brent crude for June delivery was up 2.2% at $96.86 a barrel in early European trade, while WTI futures for May gained 3.3% to $97.51 a barrel after posting the biggest one-day drop since 2020.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Either the copper percussion cap might fail to spark, or the black powder in the barrel might fail to ignite because of dampness.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson