US Baker Hughes Oil Rig Count (Feb/20) 409 (Prev. 409)

The Baker Hughes oil rig count holds steady at 409, indicating no change from the previous week.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 20 Feb 2026, 18:20 UTCOn the live feed at 18:00 UTC — 5 more headlines followed before this page went public

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Baker Hughes Rig Count: Oil unchanged at 409, Natgas unchanged at 133, Total unchanged at 551

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US Baker Hughes Oil Rig Count (Feb/20) 409 (Prev. 409)

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US President Trump is planning to invoke new trade authorities in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling overturning his sweeping tariffs, according to NYT citing sources

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Fed's Logan (2026 voter, Hawk) says uncertainty in the economy continues, one of the biggest uncertainties is from the tech sector

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This stability may suggest a cautious stance among producers amid fluctuating oil prices, potentially influencing supply dynamics in the market. Traders should consider how this steadiness fits into the broader energy supply trends and its implications for WTI prices.

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ENERGY/27 Aug · 17:46 UTC

The Trump administration has repeatedly told mediators it has no interest in going back to the terms of the MoU it reached with Iran in June, reports WSJ citing sources

Brent crude, after we published+1.4%

Brent (X6) futures rose shortly after the headline, in turn weighing on the bond complex.

ENERGY/25 Aug · 19:26 UTC

A ceasefire between the US and Iran has been agreed upon, it includes free navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and will be announced in the coming days, reports Ria citing Pakistani and Iranian sources

Brent crude, after we published−2.4%

ENERGY/2 Sept · 11:13 UTC

Saudi Foreign Ministry says it has urged all parties to remain calm, halt escalations and respect international law and return to negotiations

WTI crude, after we published−0.6%

ENERGY/31 Aug · 14:29 UTC

US Treasury Secretary Bessent says oil prices will come down, CNBC Interview; says Trump has been saying Iran is not ready to make a deal

Brent prices, after we published−0.6%

ENERGY/25 Aug · 09:36 UTC

US is reportedly mulling returning diplomats to Middle Eastern embassies as soon as this week, NYT reports; "suggesting that the Trump administration does not anticipate a return to all-out hostilities"

Brent crude, after we published−0.5%

ENERGY/25 Aug · 08:24 UTC

Pakistani Army Chief Munir conveyed an offer to Iran, from the US, to halt the siege and lift sanctions under the MOU, in exchange for opening the Strait of Hormuz and stopping proxy attacks, Al Arabiya/Al Hadath sources report

Brent crude, after we published−0.5%

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