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Dubai TV screen hosted Mohammed Hashad, Director of Research and Development Department at Noor Capital and member of the US Association of Technical Analysts, to comment on investors’ being more cautious, watchful, and anticipating in the crude oil market, particularly in light of the current developments in Ukraine and the …

Oil prices rose more than a dollar in early trading on Monday amid growing concerns about a potential conflict between Russia and Ukraine, with the United States and the European Union making clear that Russia would face sanctions if it invaded its neighbor. Brent crude futures rose $1.34, or 1.4 …

Baker Hughes on Friday reported that the number of active US rigs drilling for oil was up by four to 520 this week. That followed a climb of 19 oil rigs the week before, Baker Hughes data show. The total active US rig count, which includes those drilling for natural …

WTI crude rebounded sharply on Thursday after Wednesday’s US-Iran negotiation progress had invaded news headlines triggering a sharp price drop.Having been as low as $90.00 per barrel on Wednesday, WTI is now trading near $92.00 again thanks to escalating Russia-NATO tensions. A long-term trendline continues to offer WTI support.Oil prices …

The WTI crude oil has been selling off sharply in recent trade on headlines suggesting that a US/Iran nuclear deal is near. A deal that saw US sanctions on Iranian oil exports removed could add well over 1M BPD to global markets. WTI has fallen $2.0 in the last hour …

Iran’s top nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani tweeted on Wednesday that, following weeks of intensive talks, the JCPOA participants including the US and Iran are closer than ever to an agreement. However, he added that “nothing is agreed until everything is agreed”. His tweet comes after French officials had said …

Oil prices recouped some of their losses Wednesday, February 16, as investors evaluated conflicting statements about a possible withdrawal of some Russian troops from Ukraine’s borders, amid global supply shortfalls and rebounding fuel demand. Brent crude was traded at $93.86 a barrel at 10:00 GMT, up 62 cents, or 0.6%, …

Oil tumbled over 3% on Tuesday, retreating from a seven-year high after Russia said some of its military units were returning to their bases following exercises near Ukraine, a move that appeared to de-escalate tension between Moscow and the West.It was not clear how many units were being withdrawn, and …

West Texas Intermediate crude dipped on Tuesday amid profit-taking though has recovered from session lows near $89.00 back above the $90.00 level.Analysts cited chatter about a potential US-Iran nuclear programme deal and President Macron’s Moscow visit as weighing on prices.Front-month WTI futures pulled back from close to seven-year highs on …

West Texas Intermediate crude oil is now down by 0.8% on the day so far, it is now traded at $91.22 after falling from a high of 92.70 to a low of 90.76. The black gold is retreating from its highest levels in seven years as supply risk sentiment takes …