After a surprising agreement by OPEC+ to reduce additional output, oil prices soared on Monday, registering their largest daily increase in over a year. After reaching its highest price in a month at $86.44, Brent crude was up $4.64, or 5.8%, to $84.53 a barrel as of 11:15 GMT. After …
Read More »Crude Oil Rallies Again On Thursday
The day on Thursday saw another rally in the crude oil markets as traders continued to observe some signs of recovery following a sharp selloff. The price of oil has increased somewhat during Thursday’s trading session to show rebound signs, breaching beyond the $70 threshold. At that point, it appears …
Read More »Oil is falling on expectations that the interest rate hike will reduce fuel demand
Oil extended its losses on Wednesday on expectations that the Federal Reserve will signal that it will continue to raise interest rates in comments it will issue on Wednesday, raising concerns about slowing economic growth as well as demand for crude. Brent crude futures for April delivery were down 23 …
Read More »Crude oil retreats as fears dimming China demand hopes
Brent crude oil retreated about than 1% in a volatile session on Tuesday as persistent concerns about global economic growth outweighed supply curbs and prompted investors to take profits on the previous day’s gains.The focus in the wider financial market is firmly on the release on Wednesday of the minutes …
Read More »Oil rises, but uncertainty about the outbreak of Covid in China limits gains
Oil prices rose in early trading on Tuesday, supported by a weaker dollar and the United States’ plan to rebuild its strategic reserves, but gains were limited by uncertainty over the impact of rising COVID-19 cases in China, the world’s largest oil importer. Brent crude futures rose 61 cents, or …
Read More »Oil rises but recession fears limit gains
Oil prices surged on Monday on optimistic expectations and hopes for China’s economy after news speaking about relaxing COVID-19 restrictions. But, fears of a global recession would weigh on energy demand and therefore oil’s gains are limited.China is experiencing its first of three expected waves of COVID-19 cases after Beijing …
Read More »Oil rises as investors take risks and increase China’s demand
Oil prices rose on Wednesday, recouping losses incurred in the previous session, as investors turned to riskier assets such as commodities amid gains in stock markets and signs of renewed demand in China, the largest oil importer. By 0455 GMT, Brent crude futures for December settlement rose 46 cents, or …
Read More »Oil prices fall amid fears of an economic slowdown
Oil prices fell on Tuesday, amid fears of slowing economic activity and lower demand for fuel from China, in light of its adherence to its strict policy to contain the Coronavirus known as (Zero Covid). Brent crude futures fell 41 cents, or 0.45 percent, to $91.21 a barrel by 0948 …
Read More »Oil steady as recession fears dispel positive signals from China
Oil prices were flat on Monday as concerns that rising inflation and energy costs could push the global economy into recession as China continued to loosen its monetary policy. Brent crude futures rose 17 cents, or 0.2 percent, to $91.80 a barrel by 0915 GMT, recovering from a 6.4 percent …
Read More »Oil rebounds after dollar’s decline
Oil prices rose during thin trading in early Asian markets on Monday. At the same time, the dollar fell sharply as investors awaited data from China to measure demand in the world’s largest importer of crude oil. Brent crude futures rose 85 cents, or 0.9 percent, to $92.48 a barrel …
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