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Oil prices rose on Tuesday, November 17th, thanks to expectations that OPEC and its allies will extend crude production cuts for at least three months, while sentiment boosted on news of another promising Coronavirus vaccine. Brent crude in January contracts rose 26 cents, equivalent to 0.6%, to $ 44.08 a …

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Oil prices rose on Monday, supported by positive news about a Coronavirus vaccine by Moderna. Earlier today, Moderna reported that its vaccine candidate has proved about 95% effective in the prevention of contracting the virus. Brent crude futures for January delivery closed higher by $1.04, or 2.4%, at $43.82 per …

Oil prices rose on Monday, November 16, offsetting some of the previous session’s losses to support hopes that OPEC + will maintain the current production restrictions, overshadowing concerns about the decline in fuel demand due to the growing infection with the Coronavirus and the increase in production in Libya. Prices …

Oil, Crude, trading

Oil prices declined on Friday after data showed a surprise buildup in American crude inventories yesterday, and amid the rise in new Coronavirus cases in many countries, especially in the United States. However, oil futures recorded high weekly gains, supported by positive news about a Coronavirus vaccine at the beginning …

Oil prices plummeted on Friday, as they are under pressure due to concerns about a slowing global economic recovery and fuel demand due to an increase in COVID-19 cases, but the market remains on track to make gains for the second week in a row, supported by hopes for a …

Oil, Crude, trading

Oil prices showed a mixed performance on Thursday, after data showed a surprise increase in crude inventories in the United States. In addition, concerns about the rising number of Coronavirus cases pressured crude prices despite commitment from the OPEC+ alliance to maintain output curbs. Brent crude futures for January delivery …

Data by the United States Energy Information Administration (EIA) showed on Thursday that crude oil inventories in the US rose by 4.3 million barrels last week. The data comes against expectations a 3 million-barrel decline, according to a poll by S&P Global Platts. Gasoline inventories declined by 2.3 million barrels, …