Crude oil futures ETF tracked higher as hurricane season threat builds on Gulf of Mexico production outlook. WTI futures up 1.2% fueled ETF gains, with short interest declining for the third week in a row. U.S. stock futures were fluctuating on Thursday following Wednesday's record advances. Futures of major benchmark indices were mixed. Kylie Purcell is an experienced investments analyst and finance journalist with over a decade of expertise in a wide range of financial products, including online trading platforms, robo-advisors, stocks, ETFs and cryptocurrencies. She is a sought-after commentator and regularly shares her insights on the AFR, Yahoo Finance, The Motley Fool, SBS and News.com.au. Kylie hosts the Investment Finder video series and actively contributes to the investment community as a judge and panellist. She holds a Master of Arts in International Journalism, a Graduate Diploma in Economics, and ASIC-recognised certifications in securities and managed investments. See full bio The crude oil futures ETF market is tracking geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, pushing Brent crude above $