Oil prices plunged on Monday, as a catastrophic second wave of the Coronavirus pandemic in India undermined a recovery in fuel demand there, overshadowing optimism about a strong recovery in fuel demand in developed countries and China in the second half of the year. Brent crude for July delivery fell …
Read More »Oil Prices Dropping From Their Highest in 6 Weeks Due to Fears of India’s Demand And Weak Japanese Imports
Oil prices fell from six-week highs on Friday (April 30th) as investors scaled back their positions after weak data on Japan’s crude imports and concerns about fuel demand in India as coronavirus cases soar. West Texas Intermediate crude and Brent crude recorded the biggest one-day loss in more than three …
Read More »US Crude Oil Exports Fall to 2.7 Million Barrels Per Day in February
The US Energy Information Administration said Friday, April 30 that US crude oil exports fell to 2.703 million barrels per day in February, from 3.165 million barrels per day in January. The government agency added in a monthly report that US gasoline exports fell to 687 thousand barrels per day …
Read More »EIA: US Oil Production Fell to 9.86 Million Barrels Per Day in February
The US Energy Information Administration said Friday that crude oil production in the United States fell by 1.2 million barrels per day in February to 9.86 million barrels per day. The government agency revised, in a monthly report, oil production for January, down by 21,000 barrels per day to 11.06 …
Read More »Gold Rising as The US Fed Maintains Its Easing Stance
Gold prices rose Thursday April 29th, as the dollar fell after the US Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates low for the foreseeable future, despite adopting a brighter view of the economic recovery. And gold rose in immediate trading 0.2% to 1784.26 dollars an ounce. US gold futures rose …
Read More »Oil Prices Continue Gains, Supported by Positive Demand Outlook Overshadowing Concerns About India
Oil prices extended gains Thursday, April 29, after rising 1% in the previous session, as positive expectations about a recovery in demand this summer overshadowed concerns about the impact of an increase in the frequency of Covid-19 infections in India, Japan, and Brazil. Brent crude for June delivery rose 22 …
Read More »Oil Prices Rise to Highest Level in Six Weeks
Oil prices rose on Wednesday, maintaining an upward trend to settle at their highest level in about a month and a half, supported by the recent OPEC+ decision to gradually phase out output cuts. Brent crude futures for June delivery gained 85 cents, or 1.3%, to close at $67.27 per …
Read More »Gold Finishes Lower for Second Day in Row
Gold prices declined for the second consecutive session on Wednesday, after the United States Federal Reserve statement that sent U.S. Treasury bond yields higher. The yellow metal futures for June delivery lost $4.90, or 0.3%, to close at $1,773.90 per ounce. This market the lowest closing level for gold’s most …
Read More »U.S. Oil Inventories Rise 100,000 B in Week
Crude oil inventories in the United States increased by 100,000 barrels last week, according to data by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). The EIA’s weekly report released on Wednesday showed that gasoline inventories rose by 100,000 barrels, while distillate stockpiles decreased by 3.3 million barrels in the week to …
Read More »Gold Hits Its Lowest Level in a Week With Higher Yields Ahead of Fed
Gold prices fell to their lowest level in a week on Wednesday, April 28, with US Treasury yields rising ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s monetary policy statement due for release later today. And the price of gold in the spot market fell 0.5% to $1767.66 an ounce after it …
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