WTI crude oil futures fell during the pre-market session due to apparent profit-taking after a strong rally earlier in the week. [5] Prices had surged on heightened geopolitical tensions following attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, which raised concerns about potential supply disruptions and pushed WTI towards a significant weekly gain. [1, 3] The current downward move is seen as a technical correction from overbought conditions rather than a reaction to a new fundamental catalyst. [5]