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Oil Prices Inch Up Amid Global Supply Concerns Early Asian trading on Monday saw a modest rise in oil prices, driven by mounting worries over global supply shortages amidst escalating conflicts in the Middle East and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Additionally, a decline in the number of American oil exploration …

Oil prices found stability on Friday, with Brent crude hovering above the $85 per barrel mark, buoyed by growing optimism about a potential ceasefire in Gaza. Brent crude futures remained virtually unchanged at $85.76 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures edged up slightly to $81.08 per barrel …

Oil prices dipped on Friday amidst speculation of an imminent ceasefire in Gaza, potentially easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Additionally, a stronger dollar and subdued U.S. gasoline demand weighed on market sentiment. Brent crude futures edged lower by 53 cents, or 0.6%, to $85.25 a barrel, while U.S. …

Oil prices rose on Thursday after falling in the previous session, supported by a decline in crude and gasoline inventories in the United States after indications that the Federal Reserve (the US central bank) may keep interest rates high for a longer period, affecting expectations for future fuel demand. By …

In early Asian trading on Wednesday, oil prices experienced a decline, influenced by a strengthening dollar, which dampened investor sentiment, particularly following recent rallies that propelled both benchmark crude oils to multi-month highs over the past two sessions. Price Movements Brent crude futures for May delivery dipped by 19 cents, …

Oil prices maintained stability on Tuesday, hovering near four-month highs achieved after breaking out of range-bound trading last week. However, the specter of escalating exports from Russia, compounded by Ukrainian attacks on refineries, exerted downward pressure on prices. Price Movements The Brent crude oil futures contract for May delivery dipped …

Oil prices are rallying, reaching their highest point since last November. West Texas Intermediate (WTI), a leading indicator for American crude, surpassed the $82 per barrel mark for the first time in months.This surge is fueled by escalating concerns about a potential oil shortage. Despite record output from non-OPEC nations …

Subdued Movement Overview:Oil prices displayed a mixed performance on Friday as market participants weighed expectations of slowing demand against hopes for potential interest rate cuts in the United States. Brent crude futures experienced a marginal decline, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures saw marginal gains. Price Dynamics:Brent crude futures …

The Canadian Dollar has recovered on Thursday after missing expectations and shrinking in January. The US dollar’s midweek surge on CPI-fueled risk aversion is getting pared back, and the CAD is finding additional support from recovering crude oil bids heading into the back end of the trading week. Canadian Housing …

Wednesday witnessed a decrease in crude oil price following an earlier surge. US Crude stocks are still rising more quickly than the markets had predicted. Barrell prices are floored by geopolitical headlines. Early on Wednesday, WTI crude oil touched new multi-week highs around $78.50, but US barrel counts revealed an …