Oil prices fell by over a dollar on Monday as supply concerns eased amid diplomatic efforts to contain the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas). By 0628 GMT, Brent crude futures fell 67 cents to $91.49 per barrel, after losing $1.08 earlier in the session, recording …
Read More »Oil is on its way to rising for the second week against the backdrop of the conflict in Gaza
Oil prices rose on Friday by more than a dollar, on track to achieve gains for a second week amid growing fears that the conflict between Israel and Gaza could spread to the Middle East and thus disrupt supplies from one of the largest crude production regions in the world. …
Read More »Russia: OPEC+ helps stabilize oil markets
Russia said on Friday that the OPEC+ group of major oil producers helped stabilize oil markets and resisted external pressure, despite “Western manipulation” in the form of a price ceiling for Russian oil. Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexei Zaitsev stated in a weekly press briefing that Russia is a responsible supplier …
Read More »Oil declines amid hopes for easing US sanctions on Venezuela
Oil prices fell slightly on Tuesday after falling by more than a dollar on Monday amid hopes that the United States will ease sanctions on oil producer Venezuela and as Washington intensifies its efforts to prevent an escalation of the war between Israel and Hamas. By 0333 GMT, Brent crude …
Read More »Oil declines as investors assess the repercussions of unrest in the Middle East
Oil prices fell on Monday, with Friday’s rise relatively subsiding as investors awaited the repercussions of the conflict between Israel and the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) on other countries, which could push prices up and deal a new blow to the global economy. Brent crude futures fell 34 cents, or …
Read More »OPEC maintains its forecast for global oil demand growth in 2024
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on Thursday maintained its forecast for relatively strong growth in global oil demand in 2023 and 2024, citing signs of a resilient global economy so far this year and forecasting increased demand in China. The organization stated in a monthly report that …
Read More »OPEC Secretary General: We will participate with representatives of the oil sector in the COP28 conference
Haitham Al-Ghais, Secretary-General of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), said on Tuesday that the world’s major oil producers and representatives of this sector will participate in the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), scheduled to be held in the UAE next month. Al Ghais said that anyone …
Read More »Noor Capital | Mohammed Hashad Interview on Dubai TV – October 9, 2023
In an interview on Dubai TV, Mohammed Hashad, Director of Research and Development at Noor Capital and member of the US Association of Technical Analysts, commented on the performance of global markets in light of the current geopolitical developments in the Middle East.First of all; Hashad commented on oil prices …
Read More »Gold price finds momentum on deepened Middle East tensions
Gold prices have recovered to around $1,850 due to the dismal market sentiment prompted by escalating tensions between Israel and Palestinians. The gold price is trading at $1852.43 per ounce at the time of writing. Dallas Federal Reserve Bank President Lorie Logan has also supported the gold price, drawing less …
Read More »OPEC raises its forecast for long-term oil demand
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) raised its forecast for global oil demand in the medium and long term in an annual forecast, saying $14 trillion in investments are needed to meet that demand even as the use of renewable fuels increases and more electric cars appear on …
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