WTI Crude Oil futures moved higher as market participants monitored a shift in sentiment. Prices for WTI Crude Oil futures held near 63'75, remaining within a defined two-week range between 62'00 and 65'40. The energy complex found support from improved equity markets and stable U.S. consumer sentiment data. Despite being off recent short-term highs, WTI Crude Oil futures maintained upside momentum through early 2026, holding levels not seen since September 2025. Meanwhile, natural gas futures traded approximately 2.5% lower, retracing after a three-session move higher. Although natural gas experienced volatility in recent weeks, prices showed signs of stabilization during the latest sessions as the market balanced recent demand factors.