CNBC | US stocks set for an upbeat open as oil, earnings, Fed speeches take center stage CNBC Looking at the energy market in particular, oil prices hit highs not seen since late 2014. Prior to the U.S. open, U.S. crude rose above $70 per barrel, while Brent hit $75.89 — a level not seen since November 2014 —before paring back some of its ... |