Oil prices fell more than $1 a barrel on Wednesday as the Group of Seven nations discussed setting a price ceiling for Russian oil above its current trading level. Brent crude futures lost $2, or 2.26%, to $86.36 a barrel by 1153 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures …
Read More »Oil prices rose slightly after data on the decline in US oil inventories
Oil prices rose slightly on Wednesday, after data showing a larger-than-expected decline in US crude inventories last week offset fears that China’s fuel demand will decline amid tightening COVID-19 restrictions. Brent crude futures rose 27 cents, or 0.3 percent, to $88.63 a barrel at 0719 GMT, while West Texas Intermediate …
Read More »Oil loses momentum and eyes on inventory data 23/11/2022
We remained neutral during the last analysis due to the high-risk rate and the conflicting technical signals. However, yesterday’s trading session witnessed attempts by oil prices to compensate for the previous losses, recording a high of 82.35. Technically, by looking at the 240-minute chart, we find the stochastic around the …
Read More »Stability of oil prices amid concerns about demand in China
Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday after fears of a global recession and concern that rising coronavirus infections in China would dampen demand from the world’s largest crude oil importer were offset by a falling US dollar. Brent crude futures rose 30 cents, or 0.3 percent, to $87.75 by …
Read More »Oil: incurring huge losses and the risks are high 22/11/2022
US crude oil futures prices incurred significant losses during the previous trading session, surpassing the bearish targets that must be touched in the last analysis at 80.00, to deepen its losses, reaching $75.30 per barrel. Technically, by looking at the 4-hour chart, we find that the simple moving averages continue …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session 21/11/2022
The US dollar capitalized on Monday’s prevalent risk aversion and negative market sentiment to edge higher. Risk aversion dominated markets after China’s National Health Commission reported death cases of Covid-19 patients in Beijing. China also reported over 26,000 new infections on Sunday. Commodity-linked currencies ended the day with losses against …
Read More »Oil rebounds after Saudi denies OPEC+ output report
On Monday, oil prices recovered from earlier losses after Saudi Arabia had denied news alleging that it was discussing an increase in oil output with OPEC and allies. Brent crude futures for January settled at $87.45, shedding 17 cents. WTI crude futures for December settled at $79.73 per barrel, falling …
Read More »Oil prices are nearing their lowest level in two months
Oil prices hovered near a two-month low on Monday as supply concerns eased while worries about fuel demand in China and rising interest rates overshadowed prices. Brent crude futures for January fell 28 cents, or 0.3 percent, to $87.34 a barrel by 0103 GMT, after settling at their lowest since …
Read More »Oil prices are nearing their lowest level in two months
Oil prices hovered near a two-month low on Monday as supply concerns eased while worries about fuel demand in China and rising interest rates overshadowed prices. Brent crude futures for January fell 28 cents, or 0.3 percent, to $87.34 a barrel by 0103 GMT, after settling at their lowest since …
Read More »Oil declines for second week as supply fears retreat
Oil dropped by about 2% on Friday, logging a second weekly decline, due to concern about weakened demand in China and further increases to US interest rates. Brent crude settled at $87.62 a barrel, falling $2.16, or 2.4%. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude settled at $80.08 a barrel, losing …
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