Oil prices rose to a seven-week high on Tuesday, buoyed by continued pressure from the European Union to ban Russian crude imports that would reduce supply, and as investors focused on increasing demand after the easing of Chinese coronavirus lockdowns. On Monday, EU foreign ministers failed in their efforts to …
Read More »Russian oil production declines by 9% in April
An internal report seen by Reuters showed today, Tuesday, that Russian crude oil production fell by about 9% to 9.16 million barrels per day, based on assessments of sources from OPEC +. The report stated that the commitment of members of the OPEC + group to production cuts rose to …
Read More »Russian Ruble Best Gainer In 2022
The Russian currency has reportedly made large gains in spite of the sanctions imposed on Moscow by the United States and Washington’s allies.The US and EU attempted to cripple the Russian economy, but the value of the ruble is heading up. After two months of imposing state-crushing sanctions, the ruble …
Read More »How Much Oil Does The U.S. Get From Russia
Today, President Biden will sign an Executive Order to ban the import of Russian oil, liquefied natural gas, and coal to the United States – a significant action with widespread bipartisan support that will further deprive President Putin of the economic resources he uses to continue his needless war. The …
Read More »Oil Continues to Rise After The US Ban on Russian Imports
Oil prices rose on Wednesday amid fears of a potential supply shock after the United States banned Russian oil imports and amid signs that some buyers are already avoiding them. Brent crude futures rose $2.91, or 2.27 percent, to $130.89 a barrel, after jumping 3.9 percent the previous day. US …
Read More »Britain announces new aviation sanctions against Russia
Britain unveiled Wednesday, March 9, new sanctions against Russia in the aviation sector, giving it the authority to seize any Russian aircraft and banning the export of aerospace-related products to Russia. Britain will also tighten its ban on Russian planes to criminalize their flying or landing in Britain. The State …
Read More »Oil continues to rise after the US ban on Russian imports
Oil prices rose on Wednesday amid fears of a potential supply shock after the United States banned Russian oil imports and amid signs that some buyers are already avoiding them. Brent crude futures rose $2.91, or 2.27 percent, to $130.89 a barrel, after jumping 3.9 percent the previous day. US …
Read More »Oil Hits 14-Year High on Talk of Russian Oil Embargo
Oil prices jumped on Monday to their highest levels since 2008 as the United States and its European allies considered banning crude imports from Russia, while a quick return of Iranian crude to global markets looked less likely. Brent crude futures ended the trading session up $5.1, or 4.3 percent, …
Read More »Oil Surges As EU Divided Over Russian Oil Ban
EU member states are divided over whether or not to implement a ban on Russia oil imports. Officials have added that Poland and other EU states are pushing for the ban and Germany is facing growing pressure. Oil had its biggest daily swing ever with Brent surging to near USD …
Read More »Bitcoin climbs above $57000
Bitcoin climbed above $57000 on Monday as it continues to dominate institutional capital flows and traders resume push for record highs.The largest cryptocurrency rose for the first time since May extending its two-week rally. It’s up over 30% in October, currently trading at around $57187.Bitcoin’s surge is due to two …
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