Futures trading at the New York Mercantile Exchange saw a mix of gains and losses, with most contracts closing higher. The December twenty-five contract settled at four thousand three hundred point one zero, up fourteen point six zero points, while the January twenty-six contract closed at four thousand three hundred eleven point three zero, an increase of fourteen point seven zero. The estimated sales for the day reached two hundred ninety-six thousand one hundred contracts, a significant jump from Thursdays sales. The open interest also increased by thirteen thousand eight hundred twenty-eight, now standing at four hundred forty thousand nineteen. However, some contracts experienced a different kind of movement, with the December twenty-five contract settling at sixty-one point three six two, down two thousand five hundred sixty-seven points, and the January twenty-six contract also seeing a decrease. These shifts highlight the dynamic nature of futures trading, with various factors influencing daily prices and volumes.

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