On Friday, WTI crude oil trades at $90.44 versus $90.11 on Thursday. Brent trades at $95.17 versus $90.75 on Thursday.Bearish sentiment dominated oil markets amid fears of demand destruction. Rumors on nuclear deal renewal are pushing crude prices down. Inventory draws in the US are pushing prices higher, but downward …
Read More »Oil heads for a weekly loss amid recession fears
Oil prices fell on Friday, after two days of gains, and are on track to post a weekly loss on pressure from the strong dollar and fears of a global economic slowdown. Brent crude futures were down 97 cents, or 1 percent, at $95.62 a barrel by 0826 GMT. US …
Read More »Oil climbs on higher US fuel consumption
Crude oil prices gained about 3% on Thursday on the back of positive US economic data as well as robust US fuel consumption obviously counterbalances concerns that slowing economic growth in other countries could cut demand.Brent futures rose $2.94, or 3.1%, to settle at $96.59 per barrel, while WTI crude …
Read More »Oil rises, supported by US inventories data and expectations of a decrease in supply
Oil prices rose on Thursday as strong data on US fuel consumption and an expected decline in Russian supplies late in the year offset fears of an imminent recession that could dampen demand. Brent crude futures rose $1.43, or 1.5 percent, to $95.08 a barrel by 0900 GMT. US crude …
Read More »Oil surges after EIA report
Brent crude rose $1.09, or 1.1%, to $93.45 per barrel by 12:23 p.m. ET (1723 GMT). Earlier in the day, recession worries had pushed the benchmark price to its lowest since February at $91.51. US West Texas Intermediate crude rose $1.39, or 1.6%, to $87.92 per barrel.Crude oil prices rose …
Read More »WTI pressured around $87.80 amid recession fears
WTI crude oil holds lower ground near six-month bottom after declining for the last four days. Fears of economic slowdown, central bank aggression outweigh geopolitical woes linked to China, Russia. US jobs report for July as well as developments surrounding China will be important for fresh impulse. WTI crude oil …
Read More »Enverus Lowers Oil Price Forecast
In the latest signal of a faltering oil market, energy analytics and intelligence firm Enverus said it was lowering its outlook for crude oil prices in the face of a looming recession and signs of demand destruction. In an email, the firm said it was reducing its outlook for the …
Read More »WTI’s recovery still elusive below $98.00
WTI crude oil prices pare recent losses around $96.50 during Friday’s Asian session. Oil once again attempted to penetrate a three-week-long symmetrical triangle after the previous day’s failed attempt.WTI buyers need a daily closing beyond the $98.00 comprising the stated triangle’s upper line and the 21-DMA, to keep reins. Following …
Read More »Turkish lira is at its lowest level since December crisis
On Tuesday, the Turkish lira fell as low as 17.579 against the US dollar. The dollar’s strength and concerns about rising domestic inflation and low-interest rates pushed the currency to its weakest levels since a major currency crisis in December. Since the historic crash last year, the central bank has …
Read More »US oil inventories rose by 1.9 million barrels
The American Petroleum Institute said that crude oil inventories rose by 1.9 million barrels in the week ending on the fifteenth of July. The weekly report of the American Institute revealed that gasoline stocks rose by 1.3 million barrels last week, while distillate stocks decreased by 2.2 million barrels. The …
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