WTI, the US crude oil benchmark, dropped sharply during Thursday’s US trading session due to an “unconfirmed” report that the United States and Iran may be closer to a temporary nuclear deal, which could unblock sanctions imposed by the US on Iran oil exports. At the time of writing the …
Read More »Oil stabilizes as investors evaluate supply and demand drivers
There was little change in oil prices in early Asian trading on Thursday, as investors assessed concerns about demand amid a slowdown in the global economy against an expected decline in supplies thanks to Saudi production cuts. And by 0110 GMT, Brent crude futures fell one cent to $76.94 a …
Read More »How could oil price react to recent inventory news?
Recovery in oil imports could provide some comfort to the oil market. However, the most recent economic data out of China continues to be a concern for the market and could result in lower demand for crude and other commodities and slower-than-expected global oil demand growth this year. The weaker-than-expected …
Read More »UK Energy Investments At Risk Ahead Of Elections
According to a recent report, some $30bn (£24.2bn) of investment in new UK energy projects is at risk if Labour wins the next election. The report suggests that a Labour government could send a signal to investors that the UK is not a secure destination for new energy projects, deterring …
Read More »Gold slides on surging US T-yields, global economic woes
Gold prices decline, hindered by rising US bond yields and the greenback’s resilience; XAU/USD is down 0.50%. Gloomy global economic outlook impacts sentiment, with disappointing export data from China and broadened US trade deficit.The US dollar gains momentum as the US Dollar Index (DXY) pares earlier losses, adding pressure on …
Read More »High oil prices, supported by Saudi pledges to cut production
Oil prices rose on Wednesday, supported by Saudi Arabia’s surprise pledges this week to cut production further, which offset the impact of weak Chinese data and an increase in US fuel inventories. Brent crude futures rose 36 cents, or 0.5 percent, to $76.65 a barrel by 0949 GMT. West Texas …
Read More »Oil continues its losses as fears of an economic slowdown return
Oil prices extended losses on Wednesday as fears of headwinds from the global economy exacerbated gains gained after top crude exporter Saudi Arabia pledged earlier this week to deepen production cuts. Brent crude futures fell 40 cents, or 0.5 percent, to $75.89 a barrel by 0456 GMT. US West Texas …
Read More »India registers record oil imports from Russia
In May 2023, India recorded its highest oil import from Russia with 1.96 million barrels per day, a 15% increase from the previous peak in April. Indian imports of Russian oil surpassed the total purchases from Saudi Arabia, Iraq, UAE, and the US combined, according to industry data. Russian crude …
Read More »Oil steadies amid economic fears counterbalancing Saudi decision
Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday after erasing earlier losses as worries over sluggish global economic growth offset Saudi Arabia’s pledge to deepen output cuts. Brent futures remained unchanged at $76.71 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude rose 12 cents, or 0.2%, to $72.27 for some time …
Read More »Rate hike expectations to influence gold till FOMC decision
Gold price is struggling to capitalize on Monday’s recovery gains and trades in a narrow range at around $1,960.25 on Tuesday. The benchmark 10-year US Treasury bond yield holds steady near 3.7% and doesn’t allow XAU/USD to gather bullish momentum. Economists claim that gold price will be influenced by the …
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