Trump mocks sanctions push as analyst slams Baltic rhetoric on Russia talks
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Greg Simons (Analyst): The US demands the Baltics tone down rhetoric on Russia to lull its vigilance, but «these chihuahuas will not calm down», he emphasizes trenchantly, why did the Pentagon decide to calm the Baltic states and how does this relate to negotiations on Ukraine?
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Indirectly affected
- USO United States Oil Fund+9.3% 30d
United States Oil Fund: its price follows crude oil. Linked by “russia” (oil) in this story.
- XLE Energy Select Sector SPDR+6.9% 30d
Energy Select Sector SPDR: its price follows crude oil. Linked by “russia” (oil) in this story.
- ITA iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF+0.3% 30d
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- UNG United States Natural Gas Fund-11.9% 30d
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- XOM ExxonMobil Holdings+10.9% 15d
ExxonMobil Holdings (petroleum refining): oil producers' profits rise and fall with crude prices. Linked by “russia” (oil) in this story.
- LMT Lockheed Martin+20.7% 30d
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- CVX Chevron+10.5% 30d
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- RTX Rtx+2.1% 10d
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Price reaction, T-5 to T+3
| Ticker | T-5 | T-3 | T-1 | T0 | T+1 | T+2 | T+3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USO | -1.54% | -1.29% | base | after close | after close | after close | after close |
| XLE | -0.51% | -2.20% | base | after close | after close | after close | after close |
| ITA | -1.26% | -0.97% | base | after close | after close | after close | after close |
| UNGNo price data for this ticker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| XOM | -1.45% | -2.77% | base | after close | after close | after close | after close |
| LMT | -0.27% | -1.10% | base | after close | after close | after close | after close |
| CVXNo price data for this ticker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| RTX | -1.19% | -1.88% | base | after close | after close | after close | after close |
Closing-price change versus T-1, the last close before the story. T0 to T+3 fill in after each market close. Prices: Alpaca IEX.
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4 earlier Baltic Sea stories for United States Oil Fund (USO)
Across 4 earlier stories, United States Oil Fund (USO) the next day averaged -0.36%. The largest gain was +0.26% and the largest drop was -0.68%, from 3 prices.
| Company | When | Average | Largest gain | Largest drop | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Oil Fund (USO) | the next day | -0.36% | +0.26% | -0.68% | 3 |
| United States Oil Fund (USO) | three days later | +2.46% | +5.37% | +0.46% | 3 |
| Select Sector Spdr Tr (XLE) | the next day | -0.53% | +0.52% | -1.69% | 3 |
| Select Sector Spdr Tr (XLE) | three days later | +0.60% | +2.23% | -0.96% | 3 |
| Amplify Commodity Trust (BWET) | the next day | +0.48% | +0.48% | +0.48% | 1 |
The price since 31 Oct 2026: United States Oil Fund (USO) versus the S&P 500
| Company | When | Move | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITA | three days earlier | -0.97% | final price |
| ITA | five days earlier | -1.26% | final price |
| LMT | three days earlier | -1.10% | final price |
| LMT | five days earlier | -0.27% | final price |
| RTX | three days earlier | -1.88% | final price |
| RTX | five days earlier | -1.19% | final price |
| United States Oil Fund (USO) | three days earlier | -1.29% | final price |
| United States Oil Fund (USO) | five days earlier | -1.54% | final price |
| Select Sector Spdr Tr (XLE) | three days earlier | -2.20% | final price |
| Select Sector Spdr Tr (XLE) | five days earlier | -0.51% | final price |
| ExxonMobil Holdings (XOM) | three days earlier | -2.77% | final price |
| ExxonMobil Holdings (XOM) | five days earlier | -1.45% | final price |
Trades by members of Congress and officials in the stocks in this story
- Rep. Pete Sessions sold ExxonMobil Holdings (XOM), worth $1,001 - $15,000 on 14 Oct 2026. That is 17 days before publication. Filed 27 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Kevin Hern sold ExxonMobil Holdings (XOM) (jointly held), worth $100,001 - $250,000 on 31 Aug 2026. That is 61 days before publication. Filed 25 Sep 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Kevin Hern sold Lockheed Martin (LMT) (jointly held), worth $15,001 - $50,000 on 23 Sep 2026. That is 38 days before publication. Filed 13 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Kevin Hern sold Lockheed Martin (LMT) (jointly held), worth $15,001 - $50,000 on 23 Sep 2026. That is 38 days before publication. Filed 13 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Kevin Hern sold Lockheed Martin (LMT) (jointly held), worth $15,001 - $50,000 on 17 Sep 2026. That is 44 days before publication. Filed 13 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Pete Sessions sold Chevron (CVX), worth $15,001 - $50,000 on 14 Oct 2026. That is 17 days before publication. Filed 27 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Kevin Hern sold Chevron (CVX) (jointly held), worth $15,001 - $50,000 on 23 Sep 2026. That is 38 days before publication. Filed 13 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar bought Chevron (CVX), worth $1,001 - $15,000 on 2 Sep 2026. That is 59 days before publication. Filed 7 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Michael T. McCaul sold Conocophillips (COP) (held by a spouse), worth $1,001 - $15,000 on 26 Aug 2026. That is 66 days before publication. Filed 14 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Michael T. McCaul sold Conocophillips (COP) (held by a spouse), worth $1,001 - $15,000 on 24 Aug 2026. That is 68 days before publication. Filed 14 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Donald J Trump, an executive branch official, bought Conocophillips (COP), worth $1,000,001 - $5,000,000 on 21 Aug 2026. That is 71 days before publication. Filed 8 Oct 2026. View the filing.
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Who gains and who loses around United States Oil Fund (USO)
Companies carried with this story
- USO United States Oil Fund
In “Trump mocks sanctions push as analyst slams Baltic rhetoric on Russia talks,” United States Oil Fund (USO) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence. Reason on file: United States Oil Fund: its price follows crude oil. Linked by “russia” (oil) in this story
- XLE Select Sector Spdr Tr
Select Sector Spdr Tr (XLE) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence in the 31 Oct 2026 story “Trump mocks sanctions push as analyst slams Baltic rhetoric on Russia talks.” Reason on file: Energy Select Sector SPDR: its price follows crude oil. Linked by “russia” (oil) in this story
- UNG United States Natural Gas Fund
In “Trump mocks sanctions push as analyst slams Baltic rhetoric on Russia talks,” United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence. Reason on file: United States Natural Gas Fund: it follows natural-gas prices. Linked by “russia” (natural gas) in this story
- BWET Amplify Commodity Trust
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- XOM ExxonMobil Holdings
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- CVX Chevron
In “Trump mocks sanctions push as analyst slams Baltic rhetoric on Russia talks,” Chevron (CVX) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence. Reason on file: Chevron (petroleum refining): oil producers' profits rise and fall with crude prices. Linked by “russia” (oil) in this story
- COP Conocophillips
In “Trump mocks sanctions push as analyst slams Baltic rhetoric on Russia talks,” Conocophillips (COP) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence. Reason on file: ConocoPhillips (petroleum refining): oil producers' profits rise and fall with crude prices. Linked by “russia” (oil) in this story
- LNG Cheniere Energy
In “Trump mocks sanctions push as analyst slams Baltic rhetoric on Russia talks,” Cheniere Energy (LNG) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence. Reason on file: Cheniere Energy (natural gas distribution): gas producers and exporters earn more when gas prices rise. Linked by “russia” (natural gas) in this story
From Baltic Sea to United States Oil Fund (USO)
“Trump mocks sanctions push as analyst slams Baltic rhetoric on Russia talks” (31 Oct 2026) reaches United States Oil Fund (USO) through Baltic Sea.
United States Oil Fund (USO) is on the page because United States Oil Fund: its price follows crude oil. Linked by “russia” (oil) in this story
Also listed, Select Sector Spdr Tr (XLE): Energy Select Sector SPDR: its price follows crude oil. Linked by “russia” (oil) in this story
Dates and price levels for United States Oil Fund (USO)
UNG traded between 9.11 and 11.43 across 20 sessions. The latest close on file is 9.19. USO traded between 141.82 and 169.96 across 20 sessions. The latest close on file is 168.21. XLE traded between 61.91 and 69.86 across 20 sessions. The latest close on file is 68.72.
How strong the case is around United States Oil Fund (USO)
46 out of 100
“Trump mocks sanctions push as analyst slams Baltic rhetoric on Russia talks” scores 46 out of 100. The score uses 1 sources, and 8 linked companies.