Todays futures trading at the New York Mercantile Exchange saw a generally positive day, with many contracts showing increases. The December twenty-fifth contract settled at four thousand two hundred eleven dollars and eighty cents, up twelve dollars and fifty cents. The January twenty-sixth contract also gained, settling at four thousand two hundred twenty-six dollars and thirty cents, up ten dollars and sixty cents. Estimated sales were one hundred sixty-nine thousand three hundred eighty-one contracts, a slight dip from Wednesday. However, open interest rose by four thousand eight hundred thirty-eight, reaching four hundred eighteen thousand one hundred forty. In contrast, another set of contracts showed a downward movement, with the December twenty-fifth contract settling at fifty-six dollars and eighty-four point seven cents, down one thousand seven hundred seventy-four points. The January twenty-sixth contract fell by one thousand one hundred sixteen points. Estimated sales for this segment were one hundred four thousand three hundred twenty-six contracts, lower than Wednesday. Open interest for these contracts decreased by six hundred forty-four, settling at one hundred fifty thousand seven hundred twenty-five. This mixed performance across different futures markets underscores the varied dynamics in todays trading environment.

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