6-17-26 Oil's Next Move Matters | Before the Bell

Markets remain near all-time highs but struggled to break higher, fading into Tuesday's close and showing little direction ahead of the open. While stocks search for a catalyst, oil prices may hold the key to the next move in inflation and investor sentiment. Despite geopolitical tensions, disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, and concerns over global supply, crude oil has remained rangebound. Now, with an Iran agreement announced and oil prices drifting toward their 200-day moving average, investors are asking whether energy prices are headed lower or preparing for another spike. In today's pre-market update, we discuss the technical setup in oil, the impact of Middle East developments, where supply and demand fundamentals suggest prices may stabilize, and why the $65-$75 range could remain the long-term sweet spot for producers and consumers alike. Hosted by RIA Chief Investment Strategist, Lance Roberts, CIO Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer --- Watch the Video version of this report on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/EkUK7BwDUC4 --- Get more info & commentary: https://realinvestmentadvice.com/insights/real-investment-daily/ --- Do you enjoy our content? Rate us on Google: https://bit.ly/4b9JtEo --- * REGISTER for our next Candid Coffee, "Beyond Protection: What Life Insurance Can Really Do," 8am Saturday, June 20, 2026: https://streamyard.com/watch/WauFUig8HFtb --- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN --- Subscribe to SimpleVisor : https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new --- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #OilPrices #CrudeOil #StockMarket #Inflation #Investing