Oil prices rose on Friday after Federal Reserve meeting minutes indicated that inflation was under control as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken prepared for a tour of the Middle East to prevent escalation in the conflict between Israel and Gaza. By 0229 GMT, Brent crude futures rose 37 cents, …
Read More »Oil prices rise as concerns about supplies continue
Oil prices experienced a rise in early trading on Thursday, January 4, extending substantial gains from the previous session amid concerns about Middle East supplies. This surge is attributed to the shutdown of production in a field in Libya and escalating tensions due to Israel’s conflict in the Gaza Strip. …
Read More »Oil prices rise due to continued shipping tensions through the Red Sea
Oil prices experienced a slight increase in early Asian trading on Wednesday, driven by ongoing concerns about shipping disruptions in the Red Sea and escalating tensions in the Middle East. As of 0004 GMT, Brent crude rose by 26 cents, or 0.4 percent, reaching $76.11 per barrel, while US West …
Read More »Oil suffers huge losses 3/1/2024
Oil prices did not align with the positive outlook as anticipated, which was based on the assumption of trading stability above the psychological barrier support level of 71.00 at the time of the report’s issuance. The report highlighted that a return to trading stability below 71.00 would cease attempts to …
Read More »Oil begins the new year with a 1% jump
Oil prices surged by 1 percent on Tuesday, initiating the new year on a positive note. The uptick was attributed to a naval clash in the Red Sea, drawing attention to potential supply disruptions in the Middle East. Additionally, expectations of economic stimulus in China bolstered demand prospects in the …
Read More »Oil is trying to form a rising wave 2/1/2024
The most recent technical analysis report suggests that triggering selling positions hinges on breaking the 73.30 level, potentially initiating a downward trajectory for oil. In this scenario, the initial targets lie at 72.50, with the possibility of reaching its lowest point at $71.30 per barrel. From a technical standpoint, our …
Read More »Financial Markets’ Weekly Recap, December 24-28
A few days ahead of the end of the 2023 trading year, the USD/JPY pair was back in the 141.00 level. Following the holidays, the US dollar had a thin week, ending the trading year on Friday with a 0.3% decline versus the Japanese yen.There was an annual loss of …
Read More »Oil prices are set to end the year down 10 percent due to concerns about demand
As 2023 comes to a close, oil prices are poised to mark their first annual decline in two years, experiencing a roughly ten percent drop. Geopolitical concerns, production cuts, and global efforts to curb inflation have contributed to significant price fluctuations throughout the year. Current Oil Prices: Brent crude futures …
Read More »Oil Prices Rise Amid Middle East Tensions
Oil prices experienced an early uptick in Asian trading on Thursday, driven by persistent concerns over escalating tensions in the Middle East. These apprehensions overshadowed earlier worries about shipping traffic disruption, as some international shipping companies resumed activities in the Red Sea. Market Movement:Brent crude futures advanced by 0.3 percent, …
Read More »Oil is hovering around support 28/12/2023
US crude oil futures prices witnessed a downward trend during the previous trading session, invalidating the expected bullish scenario in which we relied on trading bases above 73.70 at the time of writing the technical report. Technically, by looking at the 4-hour time frame chart, we find that oil prices …
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