WTI crude oil, which had fallen by 3% in earlier trading, reduced its losses by 2% to end at $69.215 per barrel, returning to levels that are not much higher than they were almost two years ago. To end the day at slightly under $75 a barrel, Brent crude fell …
Read More »Oil prices are falling as investors evaluate the US interest rate hike
Oil prices fell on Thursday, following three sessions of gains, after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell renewed his commitment to curbing inflation, including possibly raising interest rates again. And by 0009 GMT, Brent crude futures fell 80 cents, or 1 percent, to $ 75.89 a barrel, and West Texas Intermediate …
Read More »Oil falls after an unexpected increase in US crude inventories
Oil fell in early Asian trading on Wednesday, trimming its gains for two consecutive days after a report showed US crude inventories rose unexpectedly last week in a sign of possible weak demand for fuel. Brent crude futures fell 48 cents, or 0.6 percent, to $74.84 a barrel at 0203 …
Read More »Oil increases as short-term banking jitters subside
While the rescue of Credit Suisse allayed concerns about threats to the global banking sector that may hinder economic development and fuel demand, oil prices increased on Tuesday, continuing their rebound from a 15-month low recorded the previous day. In the aftermath of UBS’ acquisition of Credit Suisse and after …
Read More »Oil falls by more than two dollars due to fears of banking sector turmoil
On Monday, oil prices fell to a 15-month low amid fears that turmoil in the global banking sector could lead to a recession that would dampen demand for oil, as well as fears of a possible hike in interest rates in the United States this week. Brent crude futures for …
Read More »Crude oil modestly bounces from fresh 2023 lows
WTI crude oil modestly bounced after posting a fresh 2023 low of $65.22 a barrel. West Texas Intermediate fell to $65.22 per barrel on Friday, its lowest since November 2022. It currently trades at around $67.30 a barrel, breaking lower amid financial turmoil weighing on the market mood. At the …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session 10/03/2023
When traders boosted their long holdings in response to the recent dip, WTI oil regained ground around the $77 mark. The American crude closed Friday’s trading at $76.68 per barrel.Brent oil’s price increased and got close to $83 per barrel. If the right catalysts manifest, the momentum may still grow …
Read More »OPEC officials discuss energy issues with executives of major US oil companies
Executives of major US oil companies held private meetings with top OPEC officials on Monday on the sidelines of a conference in Houston to discuss energy matters, people familiar with the matter said, continuing a tradition that began nearly five years ago when the two sides were fierce rivals. Both …
Read More »Oil is stable and is heading to record weekly gains
Oil prices stabilized today, Friday, on their way to recording weekly gains, as renewed optimism about the recovery of demand from China offset the impact of growing recession fears due to the increase in US crude inventories and tightening monetary policy in Europe. And by 0936 GMT, Brent crude futures …
Read More »Oil stabilizes amid optimism on Chinese demand
Wednesday saw a modest increase in oil prices as evidence of sufficient supply, notably rising U.S. crude stocks, outweighed rising expectations for higher demand following an increase in manufacturing in the world’s biggest petroleum importer China.Brent crude futures ended the day at $84.31 per barrel, up 86 cents or 1%. …
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