The White House’s unsuccessful attempt to cancel the fiscal year 2023 sale of 26 million barrels of crude kept in US strategic petroleum stocks has provided an unexpected downside for oil price this week, with the ICE Brent-WTI spread widening further to $6.5 per barrel. On the other side, OPEC’s …
Read More »Noor Capital | Interview with Mohammed Hashad on Dubai TV – February 13, 2023
Mohammed Hashad, Head of Research and Development at Noor Capital and member of the American Association of Technical Analysts, commented on the most important developments in the financial markets during the past trading week, and shed light, in an interview on Dubai TV, on the expectations of US inflation data, …
Read More »Decline of oil prices, lower natural gas costs expected by EIA
The US Energy Information Administration’s February short-term energy expectations are indicating a decline of oil pricing over the next two years as well as a 50% drop in natural gas prices. In addition, the production of global liquid fuels is expected to get lower in 2023. Russia and China still …
Read More »Biden confirms US intention to compete with China, not seeking conflict
US President Biden confirmed that relations with China have not taken a big hit. “We intend to compete completely with China but we are not seeking conflict, as that has been the case so far,” Biden said during a PBS interview late Wednesday.Biden’s comments join the recent statements from US …
Read More »WTI surges to fresh highs on improved risk appetite
WTI is registering solid gains of 0.43% on Wednesday. Less hawkish comments by Fed Chair Jerome Powell seem to reinforce oil prices.The US crude oil benchmark, edges up by a margin of 0.50% as a risk-on impulse hits the market, which, worried about an astonishing US jobs report, expected a …
Read More »Brent jumps, WTI rallies past $77.5 on Powell’s speech
WTI crude got bolstered on the weaker US dollar that got impacted following Fed’s Powell remarks in his speech before the Economic Club of Washington. China’s reopening and Turkey’s earthquake are among the key factors reinforcing crude oil prices.Powell said very strong jobs data released last week simply affirmed that …
Read More »OPEC+ Meeting Preview: What does oil market expect following Russian-Saudi talks on oil strategy?
On Monday’s talks over the phone, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed OPEC+ cooperation with particular focus on the necessity to maintain the stability of crude oil prices ahead of a virtual OPEC+ meeting scheduled for Wednesday.Wednesday meeting, which will take place at 1100 …
Read More »Higher supply attitude drags oil prices lower
Oil prices steady lower on Friday, marking weekly flat performance to the downside amid indications of stronger Russian oil supply counterbalancing the better-than-expected rate of US economy’s growth in light of Friday’s PCE data, strong middle distillate refining margins and hopes of a quicker recovery of China’s demand levels.WTI crude …
Read More »Oil Surges On Signs Of Stronger Global Energy Demand
Crude Gains On Signs Of Stronger Global Energy DemandCrude oil and gasoline prices on Thursday are moderately higher. Better-than-expected US economic data shows the US economy’s strength that is bullish for energy demand and fuel prices. There are also signs of strength in Chinese travel and consumer spending during the …
Read More »WTI struggles near seven-week high amid China holidays
The WTI crude oil retreats from multi-day high amid lack of major positives, cautious mood ahead of key data. Sluggish markets, Lunar New Year in China limit energy buyers’ optimism.WTI crude oil remains sidelined around $81.70, after refreshing the multi-day high above $82.00 the previous day. In doing so, the …
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